Hello , We are party of 2 flying from Sydney, Australia to Shanghai, staying 3 nights 21 August 2018 to 24 august 2018. Check out of hotel the 24th August. Then go to Wusongkou International cruise terminal for cruise. The first port after Shanghai will be Busan (South Korea), then Hong Kong, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore. After Singapore we will go to Sydney.Cruise line Princess tell us that many guests embarking in Shanghai may not require a Chinese visa for this voyage if: 1) You arrive in Shanghai directly from a country other than China or the first country other than China visited on the cruise; 2) You embark your cruise within 144 hours of arrival in Shanghai.Is it true?Can we apply for 144 hour free trasnit in Shanghai in that case or do we apply for Chinese entry permit in Sydney before we leave?Best regardsOleg

Hi, you can apply for 144 hour free transit in Shanghai by traveling like that. No need to apply for a regular visa for the trip beforehand. Nice trip.

Do I need a visa for China for a cruise or apply for 144hour visa?

Q & A Categories

Question: Asked by Galina from Australia | Feb. 10, 2018 15:48

About:144-Hour Visa-Free Transit

Do I need a visa for China for a cruise or apply for 144hour visa?

Hello , We are party of 2 flying from Sydney, Australia to Shanghai, staying 3 nights 21 August 2018 to 24 august 2018. Check out of hotel the 24th August. Then go to Wusongkou International cruise terminal for cruise. The first port after Shanghai will be Busan (South Korea), then Hong Kong, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore. After Singapore we will go to Sydney.

Cruise line Princess tell us that many guests embarking in Shanghai may not require a Chinese visa for this voyage if: 1) You arrive in Shanghai directly from a country other than China or the first country other than China visited on the cruise; 2) You embark your cruise within 144 hours of arrival in Shanghai.

Is it true?
Can we apply for 144 hour free trasnit in Shanghai in that case or do we apply for Chinese entry permit in Sydney before we leave?

Best regards

Oleg

Answers (1): Answered by Anthony from France | Feb. 11, 2018 01:45

00Reply

Hi, you can apply for 144 hour free transit in Shanghai by traveling like that. No need to apply for a regular visa for the trip beforehand. Nice trip.

Related Questions:

I'm holding a Canadian passport and plan to travel from Vancou to shanghai ... Asked by Sophie from Canada \| Oct. 06, 2017 19:33	1 answer
Sydney to Beijing Asked by Jane from Australia \| Apr. 10, 2018 01:50	1 answer
Transit to Beijing Asked by Natasha from UK \| Apr. 29, 2018 03:59	1 answer
3 day visist shangi Asked by Lorna Roberts from uk \| Aug. 15, 2018 10:47	1 answer
LHR-HKG-HGH-HKG-ORD (HGH to ORD transit in HKG only) Asked by ft from sg \| May. 30, 2017 22:23	1 answer
going to hong kong in october and would like to go to xian then to us can... Asked by michael minoff from USA \| Jun. 24, 2017 08:57	1 answer

Ask a Question