unsure if 72hrs twov available to us (edited)

Question

We are heading home from USA to Australia (& returning to USA in Jan19).  We want to transit through Kunming where we have relatives and a 72hr TWOV would be ideal.  Unfortunately the only flights from USA to Kunming stop at either Beijing or Shanghai.1. After changing planes at (say) Shanghai to go to Kunming can I obtain a TWOV?2. I may be forced to purchase our flights as two seperate tickets. (ie LAX - KMG  then KMG to Cairns, Aust).  Will this enable me to get a TWOV?3. I am able to find flights (San Fran - Hong Kong - Kunming & Rtn). As HK is regarded as a third region/country will this work?Thank you

Rob · Answer

1. No. Two stops limits you to 24 hours twov.2. It doesn’t matter how many tickets you have. Only your route and your passport are relevant.3. Hong Kong-Kunming-Hong Kong isn’t a transit and therefore requires a visa.

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Unsure if 72hrs TWOV available to us (edited)