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Asked by Dmitry from russia | Nov. 22, 2024 11:01

About:240-hour Visa-free Transit in Chengdu

Hello, can you please say what documents needed for 5-years old kid for 144 hour visa free transit?

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Answered by Dmitry | Nov. 22, 2024 11:03

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We are going to Chengdu as a family, 2 parents + 1 child

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Answered by Borut | Nov. 25, 2024 05:05

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Dmitry, 5 years old needs a passport in the same way as the adult passengers do. In reality, there is no difference.

You should be aware that if you really want to use 144 hour visa free transit, you will really have to be in a transit through Chengdu based on the formula:

Country A - Country B (China) - Country C

Also, you are not allowed to have any additional landing of any kind within mainland China beside Chengdu. An eligible itinerary would look like this:

Moscow - Chengdu - Hong Kong

Like this you can enjoy 144 hour visa free transit in wider Chengdu area. However, if your itinerary is:

Moscow - Beijing - Chengdu - Hong Kong

This is not eligible for 144 hour visa free transit. Please, have those details in mind and I wish you a pleasant journey.

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Answered by Dmitry | Nov. 26, 2024 06:10

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Thanks, we already:
- Bought tickets for all family
Saint-Petersburg (LED) -> Chengdu (TFU) -- 3 days -- Chengdu (TFU) -> Bangkok (BKK)
- Booked a hotel in Chengdu for 3 nights
- Our passports are valid for more than 3 months

So, I think now we have everything to get a transit visa?

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Answered by Borut | Nov. 26, 2024 23:23

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Dmitry, your itinerary is definitely eligible for 144 hour visa free transit in wider Chengdu area and you do not need any kind of visa. It is just important that your flight from Chengdu to Bangkok does not have any additional landing anywhere within mainland China! It has to be a nonstop flight from Chengdu to Bangkok and you will be perfectly fine. I understand that your flight from Sankt Peterburg to Chengdu will be 3U3816 - Sichuan Airlines.

Also, I encourage you to use correct terminology because it is not a transit visa, but 144 hour visa free transit. There is no visa of any kind at all. When you land in Chengdu the first thing that you will do is to approach 24/144 hour visa free transit where you will be granted a temporary entry permit and after that you will head to the immigration. Enjoy in your stay in Chengdu area.

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Answered by Dmitry | Nov. 27, 2024 02:37

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Thank you!
Yes, it will be direct flights to Chengdu (3U-3816 Sichuan Airlines) and from Chengdu to Bangkok (3U-3937 - Sichuan Airlines) without any additional landings.
And yes, 144 hour visa free transit, ok :)

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