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Asked by Ted from usa | May. 11, 2023 23:00

About:240-Hour Visa-Free Transit

Los Angeles - Guangzhou - Hong Kong

Dear Borut,

"Key point: The international flights flying in and out of China – from A to B and from B to C – should be non-stop, without a stopover anywhere in Mainland China."

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But is it okay to have a layover in another country when departing point-A? For example: LAX with layover in Manila and then straight into Guangzhou? Followed by a ferry from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (I believe Shekou Port is closed last two weeks of May) to Hong Kong and HKG to LAX.

Also, must I show my American Vaccination documents when departing LAX or landing in CAN or HKG ferry? Must I get a Covid-19 lab test 48 hours before arriving in CAN?

Thank you.

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Answered by Borut | May. 12, 2023 00:24

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Hi Ted,

Basically, the essence of this rule is that your immediate points before and after your mainland Chinese destination have to be in two different countries or eligible territories (Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau). This is the reason why a flight from the immediate point to the mainland China airport has to be a nonstop one. In your case, Los Angeles does not play any role, but it is Manila that is your immediate point. Now, it is important that your flight Manila to Guangzhou is a nonstop type of flight.

As far as the ferry ports are concerned, both Shekou and Shenzhen Fuyong (so called Shenzhen airport support sea port) are eligible exits, so you can use both. I have to admit that I did not know about the closure of Shekou port during the last two weeks in May. Thank you for that. You will find three daily departures from Fuyong to Hong Kong provided by CKS.

Beside Fuyong port, you can also use Nansha port located south from Guangzhou if you find it more convenient, althoug Nansha offers two daily departures. Please, have in mind that you will have to book your ferry ticket in advance, print it out and have it with you. Also, you have to take exactly that ferry you have bought you advance ticket for.

Vaccination documentation is not needed. It is enough to do a DIY test and to scan/make a photo of its negative outcome. This test must not be older than 48 hours... It is quite possible that nobody will ask you about it. It is also required, although not exactly enforced that you complete China Customs’ Health Declaration Form. As far as your entry to Hong Kong is concerned, there are no specific requirements in this regard. You do not need anything regarding covid when you arrive in China.

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Answered by Ted | May. 12, 2023 00:45

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Thank you very much!

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Answered by Ted | May. 12, 2023 17:04

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Hi Borut,

Transportation is Booked!

Los Angeles - Seoul (overnight layover) - Guangzhou

Shun de Port - Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal (I am still waiting for eTicket)

Hong Kong - Da Nang, Vietnam

Will they need to see hotel booking information when applying for 144 hour visa-free transit
at CAN airport?

Thanks again for your help!

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Answered by Borut | May. 13, 2023 17:09

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It is always useful to have a hotel booking confirmation for at least first overnight. You should have one, just for case... By the way, I was even not aware about Shunde port and its direct connection to Hong Kong. Well done :)

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