Do we qualify for the 72 hours transit visa? What do I need to do?

Hello,

I need some assistance in regards the 72 hours free transit.


My husband and I are traveling to Thailand through Beijing and in our way back we are staying 2 days in Beijing as per itinerary below:


TRIP SUMMARY
Departure Calgary, AB, Canada (YYC) 12:20pm, Sat, Mar 31

Bangkok, Thailand (BKK) 11:40pm, Sun, Apr 1 Total duration: 22h 20m (including layovers) ­ 2 stop Bangkok, Thailand (BKK) 07:35pm,

Fri, Apr 13 Beijing, China (PEK) 01:25am, Sat, Apr 14 Total duration: 4h 50m (including layovers) ­ 0 stop Beijing, China (PEK) 03:25pm,

Mon, Apr 16 Calgary, AB, Canada (YYC) 03:20pm, Mon, Apr 16 Total duration: 13h 55m (including layovers) ­ 1 stop

We are both Canadian Citizens.

Can you please assist if we need to get a Visa or we qualify for the 72 hours transit Visa? Do we request at the Beijing Airport upon arrival? Thanks a lot! Juliane

Thanks,

Juliane Farinazzo