abu dhabi - hong kong - beijing - abu dhabi

Question

Hi. I was wondering if I will qualify for this 144 hour visa? I'll be landing in Beijing directly from Hong Kong. Departing Beijing we will be flying to Abu Dhabi, however it is a non stop connecting flight through Hong Kong. Appreciate any help.

Diego · Answer

You will qualify for this 144 hour free transit in Beijing. Nice trip.

Thomas · Answer

So you´re flying HK - Beijing - HK - Abu Dhabi? Then you have to apply for a tourist visa L as HK - PEK - HK is not a transit.

Rob · Answer

There is no such thing as a non stop connecting flight. If your route is Hong Kong-Beijing-Hong Kong, it's not a transit, and therefore you must have a visa in advance.

Colm · Answer

I appreciate that. I meant that my flight connects through Hong Kong and I would transiting without clearing passport control.

Kevin · Answer

It's irrelevant whether you clear immigration or not. Your case is clear-cut: you're not in transit at Beijing and therefore you need a visa.

Colm · Answer

Thanks for the helpful if not very blunt reply Kevin. Excuse my ignorance, but having asked the question, it really wasn't that 'clear-cut' to me. I'm well aware I'm not transiting through Beijing - I was referring to Hong Kong.

Rob · Answer

You don't need a visa for Hong Kong. But you don't qualify for 144 hours visa-free transit in Beijing and therefore you need a visa for China.

Abu Dhabi - Hong Kong - Beijing - Abu Dhabi

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