canadian citizen in transit overland from vietnam to shanghai

Question

Interested in train travel from Vietnam to Shanghai and spending 144 hours in Shanghai. Exit Shanghai airport to Japan. Is the overland portion from Vietnam to Shanghai allowed without a entry permit?

Sam · Answer

Elissa, you are eligible for the 144 hr free transit in Shanghai. No visa is required for that.

John Doe · Answer

You'll need a visa because free transit for rail passengers is limited to those whose final destination is Hong Kong.

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Canadian Citizen in transit overland from Vietnam to Shanghai