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?

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

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?

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

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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Question: Asked by Muk Kin Hong from Australia | Aug. 10, 2018 21:14

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Am I eligible for 72 hours free transit

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?

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Answers (4): Answered by Rob | Aug. 12, 2018 01:56

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

00Reply; Answered by Muk Kin Hong from Australia | Aug. 12, 2018 22:43

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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?

00Reply; Answered by Alex from Canada | Aug. 13, 2018 02:58

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

00Reply; Answered by Rob | Aug. 13, 2018 06:01

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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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Am I eligible for 72 hours free transit

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