Answered by Borut | Dec. 18, 2024 23:50
Sri, you do not need any kind of visa because your journey will be covered by 24 hour visa free transit. If you plan to stay at the airport for the entire time of your transit you do not have to perform any single formality nor fill out any form. You will just walk from one to the other gate and you will not be a subject of immigration and customs inspection. You will just have to find some amusement at the transit area for 20 hours of your layover.
In case if you plan to exit the airport, the first thing you will do upon landing in Xiamen will be to approach transit counter where you will formally apply for a temporary entry permit by presenting your flight tickets and your accommodation confirmation if you plan to have a nice rest in the hotel. After a short check you will be granted a permit and you will head to the immigration and then outside of the airport to enjoy your time on your own.
Whatever of the two options you decide to enjoy, I wish you a nice journey.