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Question: Asked by Kate Paar from canada | Aug. 14, 2019 19:15

About:24-Hour Visa-Free Transit

2 Canadians travelling from Vancouver (CAN) to Brisbane (AUS) with a 17 hour layover in Shenzhen.

We would like to leave the airport and explore the city during this time. From what I gather we will require a 24 hour visa-free entry permit which we can apply for at the Shenzhen airport? Please let me know if this is correct or if I am missing any information.

Thanks!

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Answers (1): Answered by ZUPAN | Aug. 15, 2019 01:29

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You are right. You will apply for a 24 hour free entry permit upon your landing in Shenzhen. My suggestion is that you book an accommodation if your layover is during the night or at least encompasses a good part of the night hours. I assume that this is the case since you will probably use HU7960 to reach Shenzhen. You should book your accommodation in advance and have a booking confirmation in hard copy. So, with a layover of 17 hours and a confirmed accommodation, your chances to be granted a permit are practically certain.

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2 Canadians travelling from Vancouver (CAN) to Brisbane (AUS) with a 17 hour layover in Shenzhen.