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Asked by Joy from united states | Oct. 29, 2024 04:37

About:240-hour Visa-free Transit in Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu

American living in Asia

Hello, I am an American citizen living in South Korea.

I am planning to go to China sometime in Spring 2025 for 4 days, or 5 days maximum. (I have not decided yet.)
After that, I was planning to go to Japan for 4 days. I am not sure if Japan is an eligible destination because American citizens have a 90 day visa free visit on arrival. (I heard that Chinese immigration needs proof of the next destination's visa?)

So this is my plan:
Seoul --> Shanghai ----> Osaka ----> Seoul

I've been to Taiwan twice before and wanted to give new Asian countries a try. I haven't been to Osaka yet but if that's the case, I might change the Osaka option to Hong Kong.

Please advise me on my (broad) idea of using the 144 hour visa free transit. I was really thinking about getting the actual Chinese tourist visa but it is complicated for me as someone who does not live near a Chinese Embassy in Korea. I want to get all the advice that I can before I start booking flights and hotels.

Thank you.

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Answered by Borut | Oct. 30, 2024 00:41

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Joy, your plan is so easy to accomplish because your itinerary, if presented in its entirety and without omitting possible additional landings within it, is definitely and undoubtedly eligible for 144 hour visa free transit valid for wider Shanghai area.

Your question regarding the next destination's visa is practically non-existent because the Chinese authorities are very well aware that you do not need a visa for Japan, so they are fine with the absence of visa for a country that does not require it at all.

You can also travel to Hong Kong after Shanghai instead of Osaka because that options is also eligible for 144 hour visa free transit scheme. I leave it to your choice and preference. In any case, you can start with your bookings and with creating the most meaningful itinerary that you prefer. Have a nice journey.

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