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Asked by Anastasia from russia | Oct. 23, 2016 12:07

About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit FAQ

Traveling through with enroute stop/connection in China

With a Russian passport, I am flying from Seoul to Shanghai, arriving 15:40 on a Wednesday. I then have 2 options to return to Moscow on the following Saturday - one is direct to Moscow, the other, which is half the price connects via Beijing. Both flights depart Shanghai just before noon, but the cheaper connecting flight via Beijing means a scheduled departure time from China of 16:45 the same day.

Can I book the cheaper flight connecting via Beijing?

Many thanks

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Answered by Aston | Oct. 24, 2016 21:51

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Anastasia, no matter which flight you choose, you cannot enjoy the free transit in Shanghai because you will fly back to Moscow. You need to apply for a tourist L type entry permit for PRC ahead of your trip.

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Answered by Anastasia | Oct. 24, 2016 22:17

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Thanks Aston - please can you explain why this is? Is it because I am returning to Moscow? Am I only allowed the free transit when I transit to a country that is not my home (Russia)?

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Answered by Thomas | Oct. 25, 2016 22:50

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U r flying Seoul -Shanghai - Moscow so u quality for the144h twov.
But u have to take the nonstopflight to Moscow.
A stop in Beijing is not allowed.

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