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Asked by Paul from united kingdom | May. 02, 2017 05:29

About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit

I arrive BEIJING, CN (CAPITAL INTL), TERMINAL 3 on 04 MAY 13:05

and depart BEIJING, CN (CAPITAL INTL), TERMINAL 3 on 07 MAY 14:35

can this be done on a 72 hour free transit as it is 73 1/2 hours - does the visa run from 00:00 the morning after arrival?

thanks
Paul

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Answered by leo | May. 02, 2017 06:26

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You risk being denied boarding at your origin by your airline. It would be safer to either change your flight or get a visa. Beijing has a maximum transit time of 72 hours.

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Answered by Seth | May. 02, 2017 09:57

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According to the Embassy: In Beijing, your 72 hours starts from midnight the following day. For instance, if you arrive at 13:15 on May 4, your 72 hours starts at 0:00 on the early morning of May 5, so you would be within your limit. You would have to explain this to the airline as mentioned.

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Answered by leo | May. 02, 2017 15:51

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But according to Timatic (which airlines refer to) Beijing doesn't start the 72 hours at 00:01 like most other cities, which is why there's a risk of being denied boarding. If you live near your departure airport then it might be worth going there a few days in advance to ask a check-in agent what they see on their screen and whether they would let you board..

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Answered by John Doe | May. 02, 2017 21:59

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Somebody actually called immigration back in December and confirmed the change of the rules.

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