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Asked by G from United Kingdom | Nov. 27, 2024 14:48
About:144-Hour Visa-Free Transit in Guangdong

Europe - Guangzhou - HK - Guangzhou - Malaysia - Guangzhou - Europe

Thank you so much for this article. I’d appreciate your advice on whether the following itinerary for a British passport holder would comply with the policy:

1. Fly from Europe to Guangzhou. Apply for a 144-hour visa-free transit.
2. Stay 1 night in Guangzhou.
3. Travel from Guangzhou to Hong Kong via the bullet train (from West Kowloon Railway Station).
4. Spend 1 week in Hong Kong.
5. Return to Guangzhou from Hong Kong via ferry (to Nansha Passenger Port). Apply for a new 144-hour visa-free transit.
6. Fly from Guangzhou to Malaysia.
7. Spend 2 weeks in Malaysia.
8. Return to Guangzhou flying from Malaysia. Apply for another 144-hour visa-free transit.
9. Stay a few days in Guangzhou.
10. Fly from Guangzhou back to Europe.

My main concerns are:
* Whether a second or third 144-hour visa-free transit can be issued on separate entries into Guangzhou, given the breaks between visits.
* If the modes of transportation (train and ferry) and the chosen ports of entry/exit are compatible with this policy.
* If the addition of a 4th country (Malaysia) in the itinerary is problematic.
* If there would be any issues in requesting the visa-free transit for the return journey (Malaysia - Guangzhou - Amsterdam).
* Any specific requirements or potential issues with this itinerary.

Thanks in advance!

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Answered by Borut | Nov. 28, 2024 12:06
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You have perfectly understood the entire process and also the entry/exit options to/from Guangdong province. Congratulations.

Just two tiny details:

- You have mentioned that you plan to travel from Guangzhou to Hong Kong by train from West Kowloon train station. It should be, to West Kowloon train station because this one is located in Hong Kong, but it has both mainland Chinese and Hong Kong immigration authorities co-located in the same place. Please, have in mind that you will have to buy this train ticket even before your departure to Guangzhou. Also, you should print out a ticket confirmation that will arrive at your email.
- Please, have in mind the fact that your flights to/from Guangzhou cannot have any additional landing of any kind anywhere in mainland China!

Have a nice journey and just proceed with your travel plans.
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