multiple stop over within 24 hrs

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Greetings! I’m an Indian passport holder and departing Hanoi and arriving at 13:30 at SZX and departing SZX at 16:00 and arriving PVG at 18:30. All on same booking and my connection flight from PVG to LHR is next day at 11:05am. Physically in China for less than 24 hrs but arriving at SZX and departing at PVG on separate booking. Do I qualify for 24hrs TWOV or is it too complex ? Appreciate your response.

Borut · Answer

Ramesh, you have to know that Shenzhen is somewhat of grey area because it really offers 24 hour visa free transit, but unfortunately, Timatic still lists Shenzhen as an airport that does not offer this visa free transit scheme. In other words, Timatic is not yet updated in this regard. Now, if you plan to take Shenzhen Airlines for your Hanoi to Shenzhen segment, you will be fine because the check-in personnel know that Shenzhen is eligible. However, if your Hanoi to Shenzhen is not operated by Shenzhen Airlines, you should not take an unnecessary risk to be denied boarding.Beside this delicate detail, your entire structure is fine and you would be eligible for 24 hour visa free transit in China. I can see that you understand the entire scheme, but the problem is in the vagueness as far as Shenzhen is concerned.

Multiple stop over within 24 hrs

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