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Asked by Martin from germany | Dec. 13, 2024 13:25

About:24-Hour Visa-Free Transit

Trip to Hongkong during Shenzhen Layover

Hi, we will be traveling from Manila to Germany via Shenzhen with around 19h of layover. I understand that we should be able to enter Shenzhen on the 24h transit visa, but would it be also possible to make a trip to Hongkong and return to Shenzhen on the same day to catch the connecting flight without any additional visa? We are German and Colombian passport holders. Thanks for your advice!

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Answered by Borut | Dec. 15, 2024 23:34

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German passport holder can do that without any problem because she/he is not a subject of 24 hour visa free transit at all because German citizens can enter, stay and explore China for up to 30 days absolutely visa free. Also, a German passport holder can exit mainland China, Shenzhen included, to Hong Kong and return back without any limitations. However, a Colombian citizens cannot do that. Unfortunately, current rules are preventing a Colombian citizen to exit mainland China and again to enter it based on 24 hour visa free transit in the way as you have suggested. A Colombian citizen will obtain a temporary entry permit upon landing in Shenzhen at 24/144 hour visa free transit counter that will allow her/him to exit the airport, but not to exit and return back to mainland China. A Colombian citizen has to remain within Shenzhen area during her/his layover.

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