flying into shanghaiboarding cruise ship

Question

We are planning to fly into Shanghai, from Canada, and arriving on 29 April 2018.  Our flight arrives at 3:25 PM Shanghai time and we will be boarding our cruise ship within 72 hours.  The cruise ship, however, does not leave port until 8:00 PM Shanghai time, which would be 77 hours after our arrival at the Shanghai international airport.Do we require a China Visa or do the 72 and/or 144 hour rules apply for visiting Shanghai?

Nicole · Answer

James, you qualify for the 144 hour free transit if you will go to a third country or region after transiting in Shanghai. No need to apply for a visa.

James Eakins · Answer

Thank-you Nicole,I'm still not comfortable since I am leaving on a cruise ship and, although we will be beyond the 12 mile limit for two days, the next port-of-call is Beijing.

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