24 hour transit visa - can i leave the international airport area?

Question

Hello.I have a 18 hour transit in Guangzhou flying from Christchurch, New Zealand to Amsterdam, Netherlands in January 2019. I'm eligible for the 24 hour visa based on my passport, but will it be possible to leave the international transit area at the airport so I can stay at my free transit hotel? It's a bit unclear and it seems to depend on the officer at the airport. I have an application at the Chinese embassy for at tourist visa, but I not sure if there's any point getting one when I possibly can get free 24 hour visa on arrival (and possible leave the airport).Any tips, recommendations would be great!

Alan · Answer

Hi, since you are eligible for the 24 hour freer transit, you can complete the embarkation/disembarkation card, together with your travel documents, boarding pass for the onward connecting flight and travel itinerary, go to the inspection counter of China Immigration Inspection to apply for 24h stay permit. Hope helpful.

What's exactly the transit area? Asked by Yazmin from Mexico \| Jun. 08, 2016 04:29	1 answer
I WILL HAVE A 24 HOUR LAYOVER IN CHENGDU'S AIRPORT. IS THERE A FACILITY FOR... Asked by Ms.CASEY from USA \| Jul. 26, 2009 02:05	1 answer
Hong Kong - chongqing- London gatwick Asked by Mrs H from Uk \| Oct. 19, 2016 11:44	1 answer
With Direct transit (24h visa exemption), is it allowed to leave the airpor... Asked by Anna from Finland \| Aug. 27, 2016 22:57	1 answer
Indian passport & want to leave the airport Asked by Vie from India \| Aug. 23, 2017 21:31	1 answer
7 hour layover in bejing Asked by Chuck from United states \| Sep. 05, 2017 21:58	1 answer

24 hour transit visa - can I leave the international airport area?