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Asked by Matteo from Italy | Oct. 02, 2017 02:10
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About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit
Hong-Kong to Italy via Beijing
Good afternoon
I'm an Italian citizen, traveling from Hong-Kong to Milan, Italy via Beijing and I'd like to use my 9 hours layover for a quick visit.
Am I eligible for the 72 hours visa?
Can this be required in advance?
Thanks