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Asked by Joel from uk | Sep. 04, 2023 15:17

About:Chinese Clay Figurine Museum

72 hour visa exemption or tourist visa?

I am travelling from London -> Shanghai -> Taipei (and returning Taipei -> shanghai -> London) and I am unsure if I need a tourism visa or I can benefit form the 72 hour exemption?

I will be staying in Shanghai for 2 days on the way out, and 1 day on the way home. So Under 72 hours each time.

Am I eligible for a 72 hour visa exemption or will I need a multi-entry tourism visa?

How can I confirm whether I need an exemption or a visa?

Thank you

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Answered by Holly | Sep. 04, 2023 19:17

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The 72-hour has been expanded to 144-hour visa free transit. Both your itineraries are eligible for it. Just apply for it upon landing in show with your passport and onward tickets.

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Answered by Joel | Sep. 05, 2023 04:30

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That is incredibly helpful to know - thank you very much.

Is there any official documentation or web link I can see for confirmation? I believe in your reply, I am thinking that I might need to point out official documentation to immigration if they say something else when I land.

Someone else mentioned that some officials dispute the end destination of Taiwan as a valid destination for the 72 hour / 144 hour exemption policy.

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Answered by Emily | Sep. 05, 2023 18:58

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You may refer to the document on Chinese National Immigration: en.nia.gov.cn/n162/n227/c58840/content

In fact, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan here are all considered the third destination, so don't worry.

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