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Asked by Pradip from usa | Jun. 28, 2017 23:30

About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit FAQ

Chicago Osaka Shanghai Tokyo

Hi We are taking a vacation in japan for two weeks but on our way from Chicago with 2 hrs transit in Osaka , we arrive in shanghai at 0035 Tuesday and leave shanghai Wednesday 1330 for Tokyo. Are we qualified for 3 day visa exemption for china? Should I call our airline and pass info to Chinese immigration? Thanks

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Answered by Paul | Jun. 29, 2017 04:13

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Pradip, based on your travel route, you won’t be able to use the free transit in Shanghai because Osaka Shanghai Tokyo is not a transit at all.

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Answered by Pradip | Jun. 29, 2017 07:56

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Thanks Paul but my iternary is Chicago to Shanghai with a flight change in Osaka. Its two hour layover. Technically, I am flying from CHicago to shanghai. What do you think ?

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Answered by John Doe | Jun. 29, 2017 09:42

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The rules are very clear and there are no exceptions. You are transiting in Japan, not China.

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