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Asked by Syed Abid from pakistan | Mar. 28, 2019 19:18

About:China Transit Visa

Pakistani passport. I am traveling from Sydney to Athens via Beijing.

Hi,
I have 21 hour stay and wish to leave airport. I have a passport from Pakistan and am also a permanent resident of Australia. Do I need to apply for a visa or I will be allowed to leave the airport ?
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Answered by Ava | Mar. 28, 2019 23:37

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You don't need visa for you are eligible for 24h twov. You can leave the airport.

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Answered by Syed Abid | Mar. 29, 2019 03:10

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Thank you for the reply. I read online that the 24hr transit rule applies only if you stay inside the airport. & if I have a passport from some 53 countries (Pakistan is not on that list), I can leave the airport. I just want to double check with you that I can leave Beijing airport on a Pakistani passport if I am transiting for 21 hours ?
Many thanks

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Answered by John Doe | Mar. 29, 2019 10:08

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Immigration has wide discretion on this matter and hence it's technically not based on nationality, although if you are deemed from a country that is less developed then you do have little chance of going out. Having PR status in a developed country may help sometimes but don't count on it. If you want to leave the airport then the safest bet is to apply for a transit Visa.

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