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Greetings.  I am a US citizen planning to purchase a round trip flight between New York City (USA) and Shanghai, and a round trip flight between Shanghai and Bangkok, structuring the trip as follows:       -NYC to Shanghai (5 days in Shanghai)     -Shanghai to Bangkok (8 days in Bangkok)     -Bangkok to Shanghai (1 day or less in Shanghai)     -Return flight from Shanghai to NYCDoes this itinerary qualify for 144-hour visa-free transit in Shanghai?  Thank you.

CDKING · Answer

Yes that is fine separate tickets is allowed. This is assuming you don't have any other Chinese landings/transits other than the ones you mention. Bring print out of e-ticket conformation emails showing the 16 digit (or 14-15 digits if leading zeros are dropped) ticket number to show proof in case you are asked.

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