Cruise starts from Tokyo with one day in Shanghai, cruise ends in Hong Kong. Entry to and exit from Shanghai is by sea. Does the 144 hrs free transit apply?Sandy from Canada.

Sandy, if so, I’m afraid you cannot use the 144 hour free transit in Shanghai. You’d better contact with the cruise company and confirm that.

Can you explain the reason why not. Thanks.

Because you will enter and exit by the same cruise ship, you may be required by the cruise ship to apply for a normal visa to enter PRC. Otherwise, you may be refused to board the ship.

One day in Shanghai entry and exit by sea.

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Question: Asked by Sandy Lui from Canada | Aug. 04, 2016 22:30

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One day in Shanghai entry and exit by sea.

Cruise starts from Tokyo with one day in Shanghai, cruise ends in Hong Kong. Entry to and exit from Shanghai is by sea. Does the 144 hrs free transit apply?

Sandy from Canada.

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Answers (3): Answered by Cindy from New Zealand | Aug. 05, 2016 21:13

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Sandy, if so, I’m afraid you cannot use the 144 hour free transit in Shanghai. You’d better contact with the cruise company and confirm that.

00Reply; Answered by Sandy lui from Canada | Aug. 06, 2016 04:02

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Can you explain the reason why not. Thanks.

00Reply; Answered by Cindy | Aug. 06, 2016 04:52

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Because you will enter and exit by the same cruise ship, you may be required by the cruise ship to apply for a normal visa to enter PRC. Otherwise, you may be refused to board the ship.

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One day in Shanghai entry and exit by sea.

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