does this apply as a layover for the 72 hour visa free transit in china ?!

Question

If my route is a round trip from London to Shanghai and back to London, in this case a return ticket, but I'm staying less than 72 hours, does it apply for the 72 hour free transit policy or does my onwards destination have to be a completely different country alltogether ?!And do I have to have a Chinese visa at all to be able to use the 72 hour rule or not ?!Thank you.Mario

Thomas · Answer

London - Shanghai - London is not a transit so you're not able to use the 144h twov.

Mario Mesquita · Answer

Ok, but what if my return journey was back to Lindon anyway, but via Istanbul in Turkey for example ?!Would that apply, since I would be departing China to a different country ?!

Diego · Answer

If it's London - Shanghai -Turkey - London, then you will be fine for applying the free transit in  Shanghai.

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Does this apply as a layover for the 72 hour visa free transit in China ?!