1irish &1uk citizen traveling from london-bangkok stop-over in beijing for 6 hours

Question

Seems that we may need a Transit Visa just to simply wait for our connecting flight, as it states that an APPLICATION for a preliminary ENTRY PERMIT at the Chinese BORDER ...IS a requirementAm I correct?If so and if it needs to be completed PRIOR to landing, where do you get the application form from?OR Do you need to apply formally, pay a fee and wait for some formal verification - prior to departure?- Seems kind of crazy, especially if you are able to remain in the airport transit lounge, without actually going through customs and into the general airport/public area...I have tried the embassy in London - when I eventually got through I was told they don't think so and told to ask the airline (?)Rang the airline and was told to as the embassy or Heathrow...Due to depart in less than 1 week - so rather stressed about the lack of clear info.- Can a kind soul, with similar experience of this, please advise me on what the specific requirements are?Thank you so much for your time.

Daisy · Answer

According to your itinerary, only stopover in Beijing for 6 hours, you are eligible for the 24-hour visa-free transit and no visa is needed. You don't need to fill any application form or some other things.

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1Irish &1UK citizen traveling from London-Bangkok stop-over in Beijing for 6 hours