2 flights both have layovers. do i need visa to leave the airport during layover?

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1st flight Returning flight: 13 hr layover in Guangzhou Bali - Guangzhou - New YorkQuestion: I am US passport holder and my wife is a green card Japan passport holder.  Do we need entry permit and are we allowed to leave the airport during our layover? 2nd Flight:New York - Bejing - Manila Question: We are both US passport holders, our layover is in Beijing for 13 hours, do we need entry permit and can we leave the airport?

John Doe · Answer

Your wife can in both cases as Japanese citizens can enter China without a visa for 15 days by going through the normal immigration inspection line. You are subject to an interview by an immigration officer who has the ultimate discretion.

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2 flights both have layovers. Do i need visa to leave the airport during layover?