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Question: Asked by Taylor from canada | Jan. 02, 2017 17:53

About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit

Visa for a third country or region

I am flying into Beijing and have 40 hours between my arrival and departure flight. I am from Canada and will be flying from Japan. With a small lay over in Shanghai. Do I need a visa for a third Country or region in order to get the 72 hour free transit?
Thank you!

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Answers (4): Answered by Jackson | Jan. 02, 2017 20:26

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Taylor, you mentioned you would have stopovers in both Shanghai and Beijing? If so, I'm afraid you can't enjoy the 72hrs free transit in Beijing because of the layover in Shanghai.

0 0 Reply; Answered by Taylor | Jan. 03, 2017 00:02

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The layover in shanghai is only 2 hours and I wouldnt be leaving airport, does that still count?

Thank you!

Taylor

0 0 Reply; Answered by Taylor | Jan. 03, 2017 00:13

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Also, I have another 2 hour lay over in shanghai on the way to Tokyo coming from vancouver. Do I need a special visa for this lay over?

Thank you so much!

0 0 Reply; Answered by Jackson | Jan. 03, 2017 01:45

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Taylor, I'm afraid the layover in Shanghai counts, even though it's only two hours. You can double check this with the airline. On your way from Vancouver to Tokyo, you don't need the transit permit.

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