will i need a visa if i am canadian from alberta?

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I’m from Alberta going on a cruise with Holland America. I will be with my family flying from Edmonton to Tokyo then Tokyo to Shanghai. The cruise is boarding in Shanghai. Disembark at Hong Kong. Will I be able to layover at Tokyo and go outside, should I stay in the airport? The dates of the cruise is February 29 2020 TIL  March 14 2020.

CDKing · Answer

What is the first port after Shanghai? If it's also Japan you need a visa even if you don't leave the airport in Japan. Also make sure the cruise doesn't visit other Chinese cities as that needs a visa since the cruise starts in China

Percy · Answer

Thanks for the reply. The next stop after Shanghai is Nagasaki. The plan is to arrive in Japan by the 28 and be in Shanghai by 29 early morning. No we don’t visit any other Chinese cities.

CDKING · Answer

Since that is the case you need to apply for tourist (L) visa before your trip. Even though you don't leave the airport in Japan its treated no different than had you stayed in Japan for a whole year. Japan > Shanghai > Japan portion means you are not eligible for visa free transit in China.The good news is Canadian passport can apply for a multiple entry tourist (L) visa that is valid until their passport expires, for same cost as single entry visa.

Will I need a visa if I am Canadian from Alberta?

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