free visa- round trip in shanghai, traveling to japan in between

Question

I am Canadian, and I have an round trip ticket to and from SH, but in between I will be visiting Japan.  Could I qualify for free visa ? - Arriving ~ 4 days stay- Leaving to Japan on the 4th day- 9 Day later, I will return from Japan to Shanghai to go back home. Do I qualify for free visa or should i apply for one ? or can I make an exception as it will be less than 144 hours around trip?Thanks.

Mindy · Answer

Both trips are eligible for 144h visa-free transit. No visa is needed. After getting to airport, do apply for a stay permit at the immigration counter. Show it and you will be allowed to leave airport.

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