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Asked by leyla from USA | Mar. 08, 2018 20:22
About:144-Hour Visa-Free Transit

Hotel reservation needed?

Hi, are hotel reservations needed for this visa free transit? We are planning to stay with friends while in Beijing (who live at a hotel residence) and were not sure whether we needed to have an official reservation or invitation letter.

We arrive at 2:00 am on March 19 and will leave at 3:30 am on March 25. Since the time for our 144 hours will begin at 12:01 am on March 20, it is our understanding that we are within the 144 hour limit. Is this correct?

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Answered by Nancy from Finland | Mar. 08, 2018 21:05
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Beijing measures the 144 hours from scheduled arrival time to scheduled departure time. You are advised to change your flight, otherwise, you may need to apply for a visa in advance. You don't have to have hotel reservation for applying for the free transit.
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Answered by John Doe | Mar. 09, 2018 01:08
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Beijing's 144-hour period starts from the day after the day of entry so you can stretch it to a maximum of 167 hours.
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