I’m Afghan citizen but Permanent Resident in Canada. My flight is Toronto-Shanghai-Sri lankaI have 18hrs layover in Shagguai.My return is Sri Lanka-Kunming 9hrs layover then kunming-Shanghai 16hrs layover then Toronto. Help needed please :(

Hi, you need transit visa for that because you are not eligible for the 24 hour direct transit in mainland China.

Should I apply it before I travel or do I need to apply that on arrival in Shanghai?

You need to apply for it before your trip.

Transit visa through Shanghai. Do I need transit visa?

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Question: Asked by Mithra from Canada | Nov. 12, 2017 23:00

About:24-Hour Visa-Free Transit

Transit visa through Shanghai. Do I need transit visa?

I’m Afghan citizen but Permanent Resident in Canada.
My flight is Toronto-Shanghai-Sri lanka
I have 18hrs layover in Shagguai.
My return is Sri Lanka-Kunming 9hrs layover then kunming-Shanghai 16hrs layover then Toronto.
Help needed please :(

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Answers (3): Answered by Winnie from Fiji | Nov. 13, 2017 02:59

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Hi, you need transit visa for that because you are not eligible for the 24 hour direct transit in mainland China.

00Reply; Answered by Mithra from Canada | Nov. 13, 2017 06:27

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Should I apply it before I travel or do I need to apply that on arrival in Shanghai?

00Reply; Answered by Winnie | Nov. 13, 2017 19:04

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You need to apply for it before your trip.

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