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Asked by Dan Hurley from united states | Feb. 27, 2019 10:53

About:China Civil Aviation - Regulations & Security Check

Do I need a visa for a layover in China??

I'm flying from San Francisco to Bali. My flight there has one layover in Guangzhou, and my flight back has a layover in Guangzhou and then a short 1hr+ stopover in Wuhan. Do I need a visa for this scenario? We won't be in China for more than 24hrs in either scenario.

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Answered by Lily | Feb. 27, 2019 17:17

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No, you don't need to apply for a visa. Just apply for a stay permit in the airport.

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Answered by Dan Hurley | Feb. 28, 2019 10:09

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I've gotten mixed reviews because of the double layover on my return trip. I've read that if there's a flight that takes off and lands within mainland China, the 24-hour free visa won't apply. It only applies if you have one layover. Sometimes this results in needing a full visa, which I'm sure would be time consuming and expensive if done at the airport. Has anyone experienced this?

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Answered by Lily | Feb. 28, 2019 17:29

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Hi, the 24-hour free visa can apply in multiple-stop transit so you don't need a visa actually. If you still feel worried, you can search more information on Timatic or apply for a visa in advance.

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