do individual legs (part of overall trip) count

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Hi all,Totally understand the basic rule. However, one question came up. I have a group from Zurich (Switzerland) travelling to attend a meeting and then continuing to Germany. The flight would be:Flight: Zurich - PVG (Lufthansa with stop in Frankfurt, but no immigration into Germany on this leg)Return: PVG - Berlin (also via FRA)Technically, it is Switzerland - China - Germany.However, this might be stretching it. Does it?

CDKing · Answer

It's considered Germany > China > Germany even if you don't leave the airport. This makes the itinerary invalid for the visa free transit. You need an itinerary that travels from Switzerland to Shanghai that does not also travel through an airport in Germany

Ron · Answer

Perfect. Thanks. That is what I feared. Will build in HK now for a day.Germany - PVG - Hong Kong - Germany.This ahould work, am I right?

ZUPAN · Answer

Exactly. This itinerary makes you eligible for 144 hours visa free transit in Shanghai.

Ron · Answer

Thanks so much, you two!!!!

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Do individual legs (part of overall trip) count