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Question: Asked by Marc Willner from united states | Dec. 04, 2019 02:57

About:24-Hour Visa-Free Transit

if refused temporary entry permit can one apply for 72 hour TWOV

I will be flying into Beijing next week - I have a 13 1/2 hour layover- I am flying on 2 separate tickets which means that I need to exit to collect my baggage. I am afraid that if they dont give me the temporary entry - how will i get my suitcases? Can they still refuse me temporary entry? and if they do- can i try to apply for 72 hour TWOV which would give me entry? Another option- should I pay for cheap hotel just so I have a reservation to show them even if I dont plan on using the room. My 2nd flight out of Beijing is at 3 am?

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Answers (4): Answered by CDKing | Dec. 04, 2019 04:41

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It shouldn't be a problem to get approved for the entry to leave the airport due to the luggage issue. Buying a hotel is a Shanghai thing. You can't apply for 72 hour visa free when your flight leaves in less than 24 hours.

0 0 Reply; Answered by Louise | Dec. 04, 2019 04:52

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You will be able to collect your suitcases. The airport authorities won't want them lying around, and they will take a pragmatic, path-of-least-resistance approach. You don't have the option of applying for 72 hours TWOV, by the way.

0 0 Reply; Answered by Marc | Dec. 04, 2019 05:07

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Louise, thank you for reply. Just to be sure- the fact that my 2nd flight is a separate ticket and not technically a 'transfer' that wont make a problem to get a 24 hour TWOV and then the entry permit?

0 0 Reply; Answered by Saul | Dec. 04, 2019 08:28

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Separate tickets have always been fine.

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if refused temporary entry permit can one apply for 72 hour TWOV