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Asked by Gus H. from syria | Dec. 18, 2018 01:04

About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit

Transit for Syrian

Hi, I'm a Syrian national but also holding a US travel document, I'm traveling using my Syrian passport as my US travel document does not have enough validity (expires in Feb 2019). I have a 4:15hrs stop/layover in Shanghai PVG airport with my Russian girlfriend on our way to Los Angeles (she has a US visa). We are NOT intending of leaving the airport.
Does any of us need a transit g?
I booked the ticket with 24hrs free cancellation so I'd really appreciate your quick reply.

Thank you,
Ghassan

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Answered by Thomas | Dec. 18, 2018 15:35

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Your girlfriend will not have any problens to use the 24h twov, for you it's maybe a problem.
It seems they lifted the ban for syrian passport holders to use the 24h twov but I can't confirm it.
You should contact the immigration at Shanghai airport, that's the only way you can get a proper answer.

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Answered by John Doe | Dec. 19, 2018 01:17

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The ban is still intact in Guangzhou but not in Shanghai according to Timatic. Regardless, you should probably avoid any connection whatsoever if possible, before some over-vigilant airline employee arbitrarily refuses boarding (which seems to be common with some Chinese carriers).

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