
Do I need to apply Visa-Free Transit?
Hi there,
I am a Vietnamese Passport holder with a Residence Permit for student in Finland
My itinerary ticket is from Helsinki - Moscow - Shanghai - Bangkok. and My trip is like this. From Helsinki to Shanghai (by Aeroflot airplane), My baggage will be sent through Shanghai. But when I will be in Shanghai, I have to pick up and re-check my 15kg baggage again and go to the Departure gate to go the final destination (Bangkok by Thai AirAsia X airplane). I buy 1 whole ticket not separately. I am not sure when I pick up my baggage that I have go through the customs and maybe I should present a free-transit!!!
My question is, Do i have to apply an entry permit if I pick up and recheck my baggage, because I have one more
final destination. If I have to apply my free-transit, where should I do (At the embassy, at the airport or e-Visa), and how much for the fee. I will be layover in Shanghai is 7 hrs 45 min and maybe I will go outside for sightseeing. What type of entry permit should I do? and How long will I receive a visa transit?
Greatly appreciate from your advises.
Thanks for your attention.
Best regards,
Duc Nguyen