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Asked by Alexey from russia | Oct. 10, 2024 10:39

About:240-Hour Visa-Free Transit in Guangdong

is the route possible with a transit of 144 hours: Hong Kong ferry - Shenzhen Shekou ferry - Macau.

is the route possible with a transit of 144 hours: Hong Kong ferry - Shenzhen Shekou ferry - Macau. You can arrive in Guangdong Province only through three airports! Alexey

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Answered by Borut | Oct. 10, 2024 23:17

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Alexey, in reality you really can do that without taking a flight into three eligible territories. Both Shekou port in Shenzhen and Nansha port in Guangzhou area are eligible for entry into Guangdong province under 144 hour visa free transit.

You can take a ferry from Hong Kong to either Shekou or Nansha ports, but you have to have at hand a ticket bought in advance from Shekou port to Macau even before you depart from Hong Kong. Also, such a ticket should be printed and a printout ready to be presented to relevant authorities upon entry into Guangdong province.

If you do that, you can enjoy 144 hour visa free transit valid for entire Guangdong province, but you should be aware that you will have to leave Guangdong province toward Macau by taking exactly that ferry you have bought your ticket for before your departure from Hong Kong. If you decide to take this scheme, just have in mind to depart from Hong Kong in the morning hours because those familiar of this scheme usually work in the 09:00 to 16:30 shift. Have a nice journey.

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Answered by Alexey | Oct. 11, 2024 17:44

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Thanks for the answer! To continue the topic: in addition to three airports and two ferry ports (Nansha and Shekou), is it possible to arrive in Guangdong Province by train (from Hong Kong, for example)? Where can I find a complete list of entry and exit points to/from Guangdong for a 144-hour transit? And more: where in Hong Kong can I buy a ferry ticket from Shekou to Macau for a 144-hour transit? Alexey

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Answered by Borut | Oct. 12, 2024 03:06

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No, you cannot take a train from Hong Kong to mainland China, at least at the time being. There are rumors that even this will be an eligible option, but until it is official, you cannot take it.

You can find an official list of all entry/exit ports, Guangdong included, at the website of the National Immigration Administration. It has English language portal and you will see on its website the title that says Visa-Free Transit Policies for Foreign Nationals. Click on that link and you will see the newest, official, complete list of all the ports that are currently available.

As far as the tickets are concerned, you can buy them online. The route from Hong Kong to Shekou is operated by CKS - Chu Kong Passenger Transport company from Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal. The route from Hong Kong to Nansha is operated also by CKS - Chu Kong Passenger Transport company, but from China Ferry Terminal. The route from Shekou to Macau (Outer Harbour) is operated by TurboJet company.

You will find TurboJet ticketing office at Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal where you can buy Shekou - Macau ticket in person. They also have a self service ticketing kiosk at China Ferry Terminal. So if you buy your Shekou to Macau ticket in person, that is it and you can proceed, but if you buy it online, you should print it out.

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