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Asked by Akhil Bhalla from united states | Oct. 21, 2019 21:52

About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit FAQ

SFO-TAO(1hr 40min)-KMG(23hr 10min)-CCU

Hi, I have a flight from San Francisco to Kolkata via China Eastern, and there is one stop in Qingdao for 1hr40 min and another stop in Kunming for 23 hr 10min. I arrive in Kunming at 00:10am and leave at 11:20pm. I would like to get out of the airport in Kunming for the 23 hour transit and check into a hotel and see the town. Does this qualify for the 24 hour or 72-hr visa-free transit? Which one specifically? How do I apply for this transit visa?
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Answered by Saul | Oct. 21, 2019 23:04

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You need a visa in advance and you apply for it at your nearest embassy or consulate. Two stops in China automatically limits you to 24 hours transit without visa in China.

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Answered by Akhil | Oct. 22, 2019 09:36

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So can I just get a 24 hour visa-free transit stamp in Kunming when I arrive? Or I need to apply for a tourist visa ahead of time at the consulate?

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Answered by ZUPAN | Oct. 22, 2019 14:25

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Unfortunately a visa obtained in advance is a must in this case because you have more than one stop within mainland China and your entire transit time has exceeded 24 hours.

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