I want to be sure that I still qualify for the 72 hour free transit as I do not have a third country in my travel plans. Would I still be able to leave the Beijing airport and make use of the hotel reservation I have there? I do not have a regular Visa for China.

Hong Kong counts as a third region for immigration purposes.

Thanks Rob. Does it make any difference that I am leaving Beijing directly for home? Meaning my third country is only on the inbound flight. Or am I overcomplicating this?

Your flight will be HK – BJ – USA, right? As Rob said, HK is regarded as a third region, so you can enjoy the 72h visa free transit.

LAX>PVR>HKG (Dec 27/28) with return of HKG>PEK(26 hr layover)>LAX (Dec 29/30)

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Question: Asked by Brian Edmondson from United States | Dec. 18, 2017 13:21

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LAX>PVR>HKG (Dec 27/28) with return of HKG>PEK(26 hr layover)>LAX (Dec 29/30)

I want to be sure that I still qualify for the 72 hour free transit as I do not have a third country in my travel plans. Would I still be able to leave the Beijing airport and make use of the hotel reservation I have there? I do not have a regular Visa for China.

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Answers (3): Answered by Rob | Dec. 18, 2017 14:23

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Hong Kong counts as a third region for immigration purposes.

00Reply; Answered by Brian from United States | Dec. 18, 2017 19:40

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Thanks Rob. Does it make any difference that I am leaving Beijing directly for home? Meaning my third country is only on the inbound flight. Or am I overcomplicating this?

00Reply; Answered by Linda | Dec. 18, 2017 20:38

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Your flight will be HK – BJ – USA, right? As Rob said, HK is regarded as a third region, so you can enjoy the 72h visa free transit.

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LAX>PVR>HKG (Dec 27/28) with return of HKG>PEK(26 hr layover)>LAX (Dec 29/30)

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