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Asked by Matt from uk | Oct. 08, 2019 04:15

About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit

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Hi,

If I depart London on Monday evening and arrive in Shanghai (via Hong Kong) on Tuesday afternoon, does this mean I can spend Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in Shanghai and then must fly out from Shanghai (Via Hong-Kong) that Friday evening to go back to the UK? I hold a Belgium passport, am I eligible for a 72 hours visa in that case for the scenario described.

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Answered by Matt | Oct. 08, 2019 06:07

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Oh ok, so if I fly London-Hong Kong-Shanghai-London, then I would be eligible for 144h transit visa correct?

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Answered by ZUPAN | Oct. 08, 2019 04:24

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Unfortunately not because the portion that is of crucial importance for your eligibility is:

Hong Kong - Shanghai - Hong Kong

As you can see, this is not a transit, but a return flight or a visit to China. Simply speaking, there is no third country.

You have to obtain a Chinese tourist (L) visa in advance or to rearrange your flights.

I suggest you to use Macau.

For example

Hong Kong - Macau (by ferry or bus) - Shanghai - Hong Kong

Also, 72 hour visa free transit has been replaced in Shanghai by 144 hour visa free transit a couple of years ago.

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Answered by ZUPAN | Oct. 08, 2019 08:06

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Exactly :)

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