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Question: Asked by Alex Abraham from canada | May. 05, 2019 16:31

About:24-Hour Visa-Free Transit

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I am an Indian citizen. I am heading to India from Canada though Shanghai (4 hours layover). Do I need to go through immigration clearance in Shangai? Do I need to go through customs clearance and recheck my luggage? Both flights are China Eastern? Last time I flew through Xiamen By Xiamen Airlines and all passengers had to recheck their checked in bags.

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Answers (2): Answered by John Doe | May. 05, 2019 20:41

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China Eastern flights are all in Terminal 1 so you don't need to go through immigration. Upon arrival you will simply go to the location in which you clear transit security. (IIRC there will be a counter where they scan your passport before going through the actual security process but that is usually staffed by an ordinary airport staff not associated with law enforcement.)

0 0 Reply; Answered by John Doe | May. 05, 2019 20:42

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Also for most China Eastern flights you don't need to recheck your luggage.

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