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Question

Hello, I hold Australian passport, am flying from Australia and arrive in Shanghai PVG on Mar 27 and taking cruise leaving 28th from Baoshan to Seoul. On 1st of April we will be in Beijing for 3 days then cruise to Jeju island and Japan afterwards where I will fly back to Australia Do I required to apply for a Visa during my short stay in shanghai and Beijing or can I apply for the 144hour visa?

Saul · Answer

South Korea-China-South Korea requires a visa. It’s not a transit to a third country.

CDKING · Answer

This is not valid for visa free transit. Visa is necessary due to Korea > Beijing > Korea portion.

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