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Asked by Derek from canada | Sep. 28, 2016 19:17

About:240-Hour Visa-Free Transit

Arriving Shanghai via cruise ship from Japan

and staying in port for 18 hours before going onto another port in Japan. Is it safe to assume that I am in this 144 hour exempt program and will be allowed to leave the ship without having to obtain a Chinese visa

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Answered by Pablo | Sep. 28, 2016 22:49

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Derek, because the ship will go back to Japan after staying in Shanghai, you cannot enjoy the free transit in Shanghai. You should apply for a tourist L type beforehand.

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Answered by Derek | Sep. 29, 2016 04:41

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Thank you for your response Pablo. Because I have been to Shanghai before I am thinking of just remaining on board the ship on the Shanghai port day. Do you think that should be ok as I will not be setting foot into China? Chinese embassy and time is now a problem as I leave in 2 weeks

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Answered by Pablo | Sep. 29, 2016 20:37

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Actually, if you don’t disembark from the cruise, it may be okay, but you'd better confirm that with the cruise ship company. Otherwise, you may be refused to board.

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