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Asked by Alta van Heerden from south africa | Apr. 28, 2019 22:30

About:Chinese Embassies and Consulates

Do I need a transit visa for the two layovers?

Good day

I am flying to China on 2 August with Air China from O R Tambo International (South Africa) and my connection flight is a 3 hour layover in Shenzhen and from there to Shenyang. My return flight is a 2 hour layover in Beijing from Shenyang and from there to O R Tambo in Johannesburg. Do I need a transit visa for the two layovers? I will not be leaving the airport during that time and just want to double check when I apply for my visa that I do not need a transit visa.

Also, on which website can I do the online booking for my visa and apply for the vsa. I assume it will be a tourist type? Can you give me the link to apply for the visa. Can I submit it with the Embassy in Pretoria, Arcaia?

I appreciate your assistance.

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Answered by Linda | May. 07, 2019 00:48

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If your total layover in China does not exceed 24 hours for each trip, it's possible to use the 24TWOV so that you don't need to apply for a transit visa.

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Answered by Judd | May. 07, 2019 01:20

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You need a tourist (L) visa. You're not in transit to a third country, so transit visas or TWOV are not relevant.

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