I am a German citizen and heard that I do not need a visa for Hongkong if I plan to stay less than 90 days. I plan to travel from Seoul to Hongkong (stay there for 3 days), then to Shanghai (stay there for 3 days) and then to Tokyo. Can I use the 72 hour exemption policy for Shanghai, or do I need a visa because Hongkong doesn't count as a third country?

Michael, yes, you can use the 72 hour free transit in Shanghai. No need to worry!

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Question: Asked by Michael from Germany | Mar. 01, 2017 01:00

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I am a German citizen and heard that I do not need a visa for Hongkong if I plan to stay less than 90 days. I plan to travel from Seoul to Hongkong (stay there for 3 days), then to Shanghai (stay there for 3 days) and then to Tokyo. Can I use the 72 hour exemption policy for Shanghai, or do I need a visa because Hongkong doesn't count as a third country?

Answers (1): Answered by Benjamin from Denmark | Mar. 01, 2017 01:25

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Michael, yes, you can use the 72 hour free transit in Shanghai. No need to worry!

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