am i eligible for 72 hours free transit

Question

I plan to fly from Sydney-Shanghai-HK-Sydney. I will need to transit in HK as I will be flying Cathay Pacific from Sydney to Shanghai, am I eligible for the 72 hrs freetransit?

Rob · Answer

HKG-SHA-HKG is not eligible for transit without visa. You need a visa or a different itinerary.

Muk Kin Hong · Answer

Hi Rob,over            I meant I will be flying from Sydney-Shanghai-Hong Kong-Sydney, however there is a stop over at Hong Kong (Sydney-Shanghai) as I will be flying Cathay Pacific. Under this scenario am I eligible for the 72 hours free transit at Shanghai?

Alex · Answer

Sydney-Shanghai-Hong Kong-Sydney will be fine for the free transit in Shanghai. Nice trip.

Rob · Answer

You are not eligible for visa-free transit, and you must get a visa or change your flights. Yes, Sydney-Shanghai-Hong Kong-Sydney would qualify. But it appears that you are flying Sydney-Hong Kong-Shanghai-Hong Kong-Sydney which does not qualify. You can’t simply ignore one of the flights in your itinerary.

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