our cruise stops in shanghai on a monday, then goes to korea on the wednesday,

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then Tianjin on the Friday, so 4 days between Chinese ports, but all on the same ship.  As Australians, do we need a double visa, or is it possible to use the 15 day free policy and book a tour in Shanghai? Does this mean we have to book one in Tianjin as well? If we don't want to prebook any tours, will we need to get a double visa? Thany you, Kathy

Haley · Answer

Kathy, I’m afraid the 15-day free policy cannot cover your trip in Shanghai and Tianjin if you travel like that. But when you first enter Shanghai, if your travel route is country A instead of Korea- Shanghai (3 days) –Korea, you will be eligible for the 144 hour free transit in Shanghai.When you go to Tianjin from Korea, if you stay there for not more than 24 hours, and then fly to a third country or region rather than Korea, you will be able to enjoy the 24 hour direct transit. In this case no visa will be needed at all.

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Our cruise stops in Shanghai on a Monday, then goes to Korea on the Wednesday,