The train trip from HK would be as follows and is about 18 hours in China. Am I correct - the 24 hour visa rule applies? (I hold a UK passport)Depart HK 07.25. Arrive Guongzhou Dong 09.24Depart Guongzhou Nan 11.25. Arrive Nanning 15.26Depart Nanning 18.10. Arrive Hanoi 05.20 (next day). Thank you!

Katy, you cannot enjoy 24 hour direct transit in mainland China. You are advised to apply for a visa for the trip beforehand.

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Question: Asked by katy from Turkey | Mar. 08, 2018 11:02

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Transitting through China by train - HK to Vietnam

The train trip from HK would be as follows and is about 18 hours in China. Am I correct - the 24 hour visa rule applies? (I hold a UK passport)
Depart HK 07.25. Arrive Guongzhou Dong 09.24
Depart Guongzhou Nan 11.25. Arrive Nanning 15.26
Depart Nanning 18.10. Arrive Hanoi 05.20 (next day).
Thank you!

Answers (1): Answered by Daine from Ukraine | Mar. 08, 2018 19:32

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Katy, you cannot enjoy 24 hour direct transit in mainland China. You are advised to apply for a visa for the trip beforehand.

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