transit visa eligible?

Question

U.S. citizen with following itinerary USA- HKG-SHASpending 36 hours in ShanghaiPVG-HKG-IndiaThe only reason for Hong Kong is I'm using cathay pacific and don't intend to leave airport/immigration/customs in Hong kong.

Andrew · Answer

I'm sorry but your trip will be regarded as a return trip because of HK - Shanghai - HK. The immediate points before and after Shanghai have to be in different country or eligible territory, so your present itinerary is not eligible for the visa-free transit.

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Transit visa eligible?