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Asked by George from France | Feb. 25, 2018 23:19
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About:144-Hour Visa-Free Transit
Stop on Outbound Flight in Hong Kong
If an outbound flight from Shanghai stops in Hong Kong (Shanghai -> HK -> Paris) can this still be used for 144 TWOV since HK is considered a third country, or must the outbound flight be direct? Thanks for your help.