I have an Australian passport and flying from Delhi to Beijing to Melbourne. Flight from Delhi to Beijing is not direct - there is a layover in Shanghai for 2 hours (Delhi - Shanghai - Beijing). Will I require a visa?

You do not need a visa if your total time in China is under 24 hours. Otherwise, you'll need a visa.

Thanks. I am wanting to spend 4 days in Beijing and wanted to understand if I would be eligible for the 144 hour visa?

You are not eligible for 144-hour transit. You need to change your outbound flight so it doesn't stop elsewhere in Mainland China, or get a visa.

144 hr Visa for Beijing

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Question: Asked by Terri from Australia | Feb. 16, 2018 19:24

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144 hr Visa for Beijing

I have an Australian passport and flying from Delhi to Beijing to Melbourne. Flight from Delhi to Beijing is not direct - there is a layover in Shanghai for 2 hours (Delhi - Shanghai - Beijing). Will I require a visa?

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Answers (4): Answered by John Doe | Feb. 16, 2018 23:59

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You do not need a visa if your total time in China is under 24 hours. Otherwise, you'll need a visa.

00Reply; Answered by Terri from Australia | Feb. 18, 2018 01:22

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Thanks. I am wanting to spend 4 days in Beijing and wanted to understand if I would be eligible for the 144 hour visa?

00Reply; Answered by John Doe | Feb. 18, 2018 11:23

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You are not eligible for 144-hour transit. You need to change your outbound flight so it doesn't stop elsewhere in Mainland China, or get a visa.

10Reply; Answered by Terri from Australia | Feb. 19, 2018 04:49

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Thank you

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