24 Hour Transit Visa

Rita, passengers in transit through China and traveling on 24 hour visa free transit as is in your case all require a temporary entry permit to be allowed to exit the airport. The only passengers that are exempt are those from countries whose citizens do not require a visa to enter China at all. In other words, you will all have to apply for a temporary entry permit immediately upon your landing in Xiamen airport at 24/144 hour visa free transit counter.

This application is free of any charge and, although it may be withhold in theory, in your case it will be granted to all of you at the highest possible probability because your group has very long layover and your parents are in the age where a permit is issued practically automatically. When you approach the transit counter you will just present your flight tickets and your accommodation booking confirmation, so have them ready for presentation. After a short check, you will be granted a permit and will head toward immigration to exit the airport and to have some sightseeing as well as a good night rest. One more detail... Before your landing in Xiamen on board of the plane arrival/departure cards will be dispensed, so take them and fill them out because you will be exiting the airport.