do i need confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure to guilin

Question

I hold an irish passport, i'll be travelling from Dublin to Guilin via Hong Kong. Do i quality for the 72 hour free transit exemption policy.

Rob · Answer

Where are you going after Guilin? If you’re going back to Hong Kong then you need a visa in advance. If you’re going to a third country (not Hong Kong and not China) then you qualify for 72 hours free transit.

Michael · Answer

Thanks Rob, I will be travelling to Kuala Lumpur after Guilin.

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Do i need confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure to Guilin