us- tokyo (5days)- shanghai (2 days)- tokyo (few hour layover)- us

Question

Would this route qualify for the 144 visa free? I’m having trouble understanding if the layover back in Tokyo is an issue.

Jennifer · Answer

Aaron, Tokyo - Shanghai - Tokyo is not a transit, so you cannot use the free transit policy. You can try Tokyo - Shanghai - another country or region instead of South Korea.

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