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Question: Asked by Ron Geraneo from usa | Aug. 28, 2016 16:11

About:240-Hour Visa-Free Transit

144 or less - visa??

Hi darling, Here is my travel plans: USA to Shanghi. Then train to Hangzhou. Then train back to Shanghi. Then flight back to US. All within 144 hours. Do I need an entry permit? OR do I need to return to US thru another country first? Or are we good to go without entry permit? Thanks - Mr. Ron

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Answers (7): Answered by Tom | Aug. 28, 2016 21:28

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Ron, you need to return to US through another country in order to comply with the rules of 144-hour free transit.

0 0 Reply; Answered by Ron Geraneo | Aug. 29, 2016 07:41

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Hello Tom,
Can you show me where it states that I must return to the US thru another country to be allowed to use the 144 hour "no visa" pass?

0 0 Reply; Answered by Tom | Aug. 29, 2016 22:38

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If you travel like this US-Shanghai/Hangzhou-HK/Macau-US, you will be able to use the 144 hour free transit in Shanghai.

0 0 Reply; Answered by Ron Geraneo | Aug. 30, 2016 05:00

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Hello Tom, What about US to Shanghi to Canada to US? Visa needed? Also, what is the difference btw 72 hours and 144 hour "no visa requirements"? Thank you. Ron

0 0 Reply; Answered by Tom | Aug. 30, 2016 22:14

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If so, you don’t need to apply for a visa either.
The 72 hour free transit is only applicable to those who travel by flight and transit in PRC for less than 72 hours.
However, the 144 hour free transit is applicable to those who travel by train, flight, bus or cruise and the transit time should be less than 144 hours. Currently, the 144 hour free transit is only applicable to Shanghai city, Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces.

0 0 Reply; Answered by Ron Geraneo | Aug. 31, 2016 06:56

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So, then what I am hearing is regardless of 72 or 144, if I travel from US to Shanghi, I MUST return to US thru another country, and Canada can be one of those countries, correct? Thank you! Ron

0 0 Reply; Answered by Tom | Aug. 31, 2016 22:07

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Yes, you cannot fly back to US directly; otherwise, your stopover in Shanghai won’t be a transit any more. But the 144 hour or 72 hour policy is for those who make a transit in PRC.

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144 or less - visa??

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