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Asked by Z from australia | Dec. 28, 2018 19:50
About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit

Is 72 TWOV applicable if my flight home has stop over

We left China to Hong Kong not realising our exit permit would be stamped. We had a single entry visa. We now have to get back to shanghai to fly back to Sydney. Our flight from shanghai to Sydney has a 5 hour layover in changsha. Would we be able to use the 72 TWOV?

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Answered by Campbell | Dec. 28, 2018 19:58
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You won't qualify for the 72h twov because of the layover in Changsha. Try to apply for a visa beforehand.
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Answered by Z | Dec. 28, 2018 20:41
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Thanks so much for your reply! So even if I don't leave the airport in changsha I still wouldn't qualify?
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Answered by Charles | Dec. 28, 2018 21:42
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Yes. You need a visa.
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Answered by Roger | Dec. 28, 2018 21:57
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You would qualify for 24 hours TWOV.
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Answered by Z | Dec. 28, 2018 22:08
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Thanks. Are you able to share more information about the 24 hour twov? How does it work? Where is the 24 hours valid for shanghai or changsha?
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Answered by Roger | Dec. 28, 2018 22:23
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24 hours in total, from scheduled arrival time at the first airport in China to scheduled departure time from the second.
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Answered by Z | Dec. 29, 2018 03:45
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If for example I land in Shanghai 3.30pm 1st jan 2019 and I get a flight that leaves Shanghai at 6.30pm 1st Jan 2019 but it has a stop over in xi'an then leaves xian 5.30pm 2nd Jan 2019 to Sydney, will I be able to use the 24 hour transit Visa? When does the 24 hours start ticking?
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Answered by Thomas | Dec. 29, 2018 04:14
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3.30 pm january 1 till 5.30 pm january 2 is a total of 26h.

The 24h start from scheduled arriving time in China to your scheduled departure time.
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Answered by Roger | Dec. 29, 2018 04:15
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That won't work because it's 26 hours. You count from scheduled arrival time in Shanghai to scheduled departure time from Xi'an.
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Answered by Paul | Dec. 29, 2018 05:35
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You may need to apply for a visa in Hong Kong, I'm not sure how long it will take. It will probably be cheaper than all the change fees and increased last minute ticket costs
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