transit visa/temporary permit (less than 24 hour transit time in beijing (pek))

Question

My flight from SFO to BKK (Bangkok) layover in PEK (Beijing) for 2 hours. I have Thai passport, Do I need any visa?

John Doe · Answer

You need to contact your airline and Beijing immigration. Many Thais were refused boarding in 2017 by Chinese airlines for not holding a transit visa although immigration stayed silent on whether Thais need transit visas.

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Transit visa/Temporary Permit (less than 24 hour transit time in Beijing (PEK))