malaysia, do i need visa for transit in shanghaiguanzhou?

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hi. i am a Malaysian passport holder. i am flying from Malaysia to Los Angeles in June, I have entry permit for US.Departing from Malaysia to LA, via China Southern Airlines, with stop-over in China (Guangzhou with 4h layover). Returning from LA to Malaysia, via China Eastern Airlines, with stopover in China (Shanghai with 1h layover). So do i need a transit visa in china for the above duration? if yes, how is the procedure? thanks in advance.

Solomon · Answer

Hi, you cannot enjoy free transit in mainland China, so you need to apply for double entries transit G type. You should first prepare passport, the application form, a passport-style photo, and the transportation arrangement. Next, submit the application to the CVASC to apply for transit visa.

Christina · Answer

Your answer applies if i am going to exit the immigration right? If i just  stay within the transit area, do i still need the transit visa?

Solomon · Answer

If you just stay within the transit area, you still need the transit visa for the trip.

christina · Answer

i see. thanks. but i have read on the net that we dont have to get transit visa if we are staying within the transit area. its actually depends on the airlines that im taking?

John Doe · Answer

Without a transit visa, Malaysians were constantly denied boarding by certain airlines (most of them based in Mainland China) in 2016 and it's unclear whether this has changed. There were never any official announcements from any immigration office. You should check with the airline and the immigration office of the port of entry.

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