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Asked by Hema from united kingdom | Dec. 23, 2017 23:25

About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit FAQ

Hi can you clarify when the 72 hours start?

I am booking flights but before I do I just need some clarification.
I have a British passport and will be traveling from London to Beijing arriving on a Saturday at 13.05. I then plan to depart for Vietnam, the flights is at 20.35 everyday. For what day would I book my onward journey? I am a little confused as to when the 72 hours starts - from landing (Saturday 13.05) or midnight Saturday .
Secondly do I need to inform the airline of this when booking (flights are all with the same airline) or do I apply at the airport ?
Many thanks for your help.

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Answered by Rob | Dec. 24, 2017 01:08

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In Beijing, the 72 hours will start at 13.05, not at midnight. You just tell the airline at the airport when they look in your passport for a Chinese visa. Say that you are "in transit without visa" and show them a copy of your onward flight.

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Answered by Hema | Dec. 24, 2017 23:22

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Thank you for clarifying this for me.
Merry Christmas 🎄

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