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Asked by Sarah from korea | Jan. 31, 2017 18:57

About:Chinese Embassy in South Korea

Do I need a visa for my transit through China?

I am Canadian citizen living in Korea with an ARC card. I am traveling to Myanmar on Feb 11th, but I have two connecting flights in China both going to Myanmar and coming back to Korea. Also- our flights to Korea were recently changed and it increased our time in China.

I am very confused by the visa requirements. Can you please help me? Do I need a visa?

To Myanmar:
Incheon- Nanjing
Nanjing- Kunming
Kunming- Mandalay

We will spend a total of 20 hours in China with our layovers. We do not plan on leaving the airport.

Back to Korea:
Yangdon-Kunming
Kunming- Shanghai Hongqiao
Shanghai Hongqiao - Seoul Gimpo

The return flight will make me be in China for 37.5 hours. I can stay in the airport, but it would be nice to be able to leave. Although I may not have time to get our visas if it is required.
If I stay in the airport, do I need a visa for that time? Thank you.

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Answered by Hilary | Feb. 02, 2017 21:48

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Sarah, you can enjoy 24 hour direct transit in Nanjing and Kunming when you fly to Myanmar from Korea.
When you return to Korea from Myanmar, you need to apply for a transit visa for that.

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Answered by Sarah | Feb. 02, 2017 22:02

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Thank you for the reply.
My flights got changed on my way back to Korea and I will be in China for only 20 hours now, so I don't need the visa :)

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