stay in Shanghai before entering cruise ship. Cruise then makes a short stop in Japan and will make a short stop in Hong Kong and Vietnam (cruise ports) for a total of 9 nights and arrives on day 10 in Singapore, at which point will return back to USA. I was told that the 144 or 72 hr free transit rule may apply. Please advise. Thank you for your assistance

Yes, Linda, 144 hour free transit can cover your trip, you don't need to apply for a visa for that. Have a nice trip!

what about the stop in Hong Kong on day 5 of her cruise?

HK is outside the jurisdiction.

US citizen traveling from Chicago to Shanghai to board a RCCL Cruise.

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Question: Asked by Linda from USA | Jul. 15, 2017 14:02

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US citizen traveling from Chicago to Shanghai to board a RCCL Cruise. Possibly needing a overnight

stay in Shanghai before entering cruise ship. Cruise then makes a short stop in Japan and will make a short stop in Hong Kong and Vietnam (cruise ports) for a total of 9 nights and arrives on day 10 in Singapore, at which point will return back to USA. I was told that the 144 or 72 hr free transit rule may apply. Please advise. Thank you for your assistance

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Answers (3): Answered by Daniel from Denmark | Jul. 16, 2017 22:52

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Yes, Linda, 144 hour free transit can cover your trip, you don't need to apply for a visa for that. Have a nice trip!

00Reply; Answered by Kathleen from USA | Jul. 16, 2017 23:13

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what about the stop in Hong Kong on day 5 of her cruise?

00Reply; Answered by John Doe | Jul. 19, 2017 14:21

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HK is outside the jurisdiction.

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