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Asked by Helen Ennekens from belgium | Mar. 13, 2024 02:41

About:China Visa-free Policy

Visa-free Policy to Citizens of Belgium

I shall arrive in Chengdu from Belgium on Monday 11 Nov 2024 at 06.55 and return home on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024 at 01.35. Catching the next available flight.
Does day 1 start on the day after arrival? It is not clear to me. (11 Nov plus 15 days = 26 Nov)
Do I need a visa for this holiday trip?

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Answered by | Mar. 21, 2024 01:24

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Day 1 starts on the day of arrival. To take advantage of the visa-free policy, you need to leave before 24:00 of November 25. Otherwise, you need to apply for a visa in advance.

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Answered by Alex | Apr. 09, 2024 00:56

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Actually it seems from my experience that day of entry doesn't count. I learned this two days ago re-entering mainland China from Hong Kong on a German passport. Passing through the border checks at Kowloon Station on the 7th April, I heard a computer voice declare: "You may stay on this entry until April 22nd". So 7th April must be Day Zero, 8th April Day 1, and therefore Day 15 is April 22nd. Incidentally, I'd already been in mainland China for eleven days before going to Hong Kong, so can confirm leaving resets your visa-free allowance.

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