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Asked by Ivan Low from australia | May. 22, 2018 23:28
About:240-Hour Visa-Free Transit

15 minutes exceed 144-hours

hi helper, I will arrive at Shanghai (from Sydney Australia) on 19:10, 15th June, and departure for Paris (France) on 0:15, 22nd June. I haven't heard about 144-hours transition until now, and the ticket has already been purchased. Now I would like to know if I can still enjoy 144-hours free transit at Shanghai? (People say that I can call Shanghai airport to get confirmation) If not, I have to go get a China VISA now. Please advise and thank you for your time in advance. Ivan

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Answered by Vincent | May. 23, 2018 03:12
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You need a visa. Your 144 hours will finish at 23:59 on 21st June. If you don't have a visa you will be denied boarding in Sydney.
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Answered by Ivan | May. 24, 2018 19:55
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Even though I would have exited Shanghai custom and boarded the flight to Paris by 23:59 on 21st June? Thanks. Ivan
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Answered by John Doe | May. 24, 2018 21:06
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The time that counts is the scheduled departure time, not your actual time of clearing immigration. Your scheduled departure time is 15 minutes past the deadline, so you need a visa or will be refused travel by the airline or be refused admission to the country. I doubt getting a visa can be more expensive than changing your flight and it sounds like you are ready to get one anyway.
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Answered by Ivan | May. 25, 2018 01:03
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with thanks! Ivan
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