london - singapore - beijing - london

Question

Good evening,I hold a German passport but have settled status in the UK, so would like to fly from London to Singapore, onward to Beijing and then back to London for a business trip. Is this eligible for the 144 transit visa if I do Singapore before rather than after Beijing? Technically this is A - B - C - A.Thank you!

Saul · Answer

Only the flights immediately before and immediately after China are relevant.London-Singapore-Beijing-London is okLondon-Beijing-Singapore-London is okLondon-Singapore-Beijing-Singapore-London is not ok and requires a visa.Note that it is not a transit visa (which is something completely different that you must apply for in advance), but a transit without visa or visa-free transit. There is no visa involved at all. Also, only your nationality is relevant, not your residency.

Tina · Answer

Thank you, Saul, that's very helpful!

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