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Asked by Janet from USA | Sep. 24, 2017 11:04

About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit FAQ

Why can't I fly round trip from the same country to qualify for the 72 hour free transit policy?

I would like to fly from Korea -> Beijing -> Korea. It looks like that is not acceptable for the 72 hour free transit policy. Does anyone know why?

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Answered by John Doe | Sep. 24, 2017 17:31

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Because you're not in transit.

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Answered by Janet from USA | Sep. 25, 2017 06:47

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I am trying to understand why china has this requirement. I don't understand why it is ok to fly through china to a different country but I am not allowed to return to my country of origin. Do you know?
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Answered by John Doe | Sep. 25, 2017 09:18

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Each country has different rules regarding entry for non-citizens. China's visa waiver is based on the reciprocity principle. Because Chinese require visas to travel to the US, Americans also need visas to travel to China.

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