Arriving on the trans-Mongolian train from Ulan Bataar into Beijing, duration of stay 20-23 July, departing from BJS back to the UK - do I need a visa? Do they check visas at the border, or will I be able to apply for the 144 hour transit visa at the station (assuming I arrive BJS west train station)?Many thanksSR

You need a visa in advance. You won't arrive at west railway station.

Thanks for the info...shame, as not needing a visa would save £150!! Guess there's no way around this - changing trains en route?

Yes, it's stupidly expensive for U.K. citizens. No way around it that I know, sorry.

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Question: Asked by simon russell from United Kingdom | Apr. 04, 2018 13:24

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arrival by train from Mongolia

Arriving on the trans-Mongolian train from Ulan Bataar into Beijing, duration of stay 20-23 July, departing from BJS back to the UK - do I need a visa? Do they check visas at the border, or will I be able to apply for the 144 hour transit visa at the station (assuming I arrive BJS west train station)?

Many thanks

SR

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Answers (3): Answered by Kevin from USA | Apr. 04, 2018 20:15

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You need a visa in advance. You won't arrive at west railway station.

00Reply; Answered by simon russell from United Kingdom | Apr. 05, 2018 04:13

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Thanks for the info...shame, as not needing a visa would save £150!! Guess there's no way around this - changing trains en route?

00Reply; Answered by Kevin from USA | Apr. 05, 2018 05:25

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Yes, it's stupidly expensive for U.K. citizens. No way around it that I know, sorry.

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