Answered by Borut
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May. 14, 2024 03:21
Actually you do not need VOA because you will travel on 24 hour visa free transit. In other words, if your layover in Shenzhen is shorter than 24 hours, you will be covered by 24 hours visa free transit and no visa is needed.
I assume that you probably have a long layover in Shenzhen. Right? If I am correct, you have to know that the basic rule of 24 hour visa free transit clearly states that a passenger traveling on this visa free transit scheme has a right to transit through China absolutely visa free, but he/she has to stay in the transit area of the airport.
Now, Chinese authorities can issue so called temporary entry permit to allow the passengers with long layovers to exit the airport and to enjoy their time in the city or to enjoy a good night rest at some of the accommodations. In any case, this permit is not a passenger's right, but more as a bonus that can be issued to make the waiting time more bearable. In other words, you can apply for a permit, but you should be aware that it can be granted, but also denied based on discretionary decision of airport staff.
So, when you land in Shenzhen, the first thing you will do is to approach to 24/144 hour visa free transit where you will apply, for free, for a temporary entry permit by presenting your flight tickets and your accommodation booking if you have one. You will wait for some short time and if you are granted a permit, you will proceed to the exit immigration and enjoy your time in Shenzhen on your own. If the permit is not granted, you will have to stay at the airport. I wish you a luck.
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