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Asked by Ashish Katwal from bhutan | Mar. 23, 2025 18:54

About:24-Hour Visa-Free Transit

Transit/layover - Citizen of Bhutan

Hi,

I am planning to travel to Cambodia from Australia in July. I am currently working in Australia but I am a Bhutan passport holder (so citizen of Bhutan). The airline that I am planning to book is China Southern Airlines and has a layover at Guangzhou (less than 24 hours). So in this case, am I still eligible for the 24 hour visa transit in China without a visa.

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Answered by Jane | Mar. 24, 2025 18:32

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Yes. Australia – Guangzhou – Cambodia is covered by the 24h visa free transit, and passengers from almost all countries enjoy this policy. Therefore, you are not required a visa.

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Answered by Borut | Mar. 25, 2025 08:07

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Ashish, your itinerary is definitely eligible for 24 hour visa free transit and you do not need any kind of visa. It is important that your layover in China is shorter than 24 hours based on scheduled arrival and scheduled departure time. If your layover is a long one, for example longer than 8 hours, you will maybe want to exit the airport. In that case you have to be aware of the following. Immediately upon your landing the first thing that you will do will be to approach 24/240 hour visa free transit counter where you will apply for a temporary entry permit by presenting your flight itinerary and your hotel booking accommodation if you plan to have a hotel stay. In any case, it is important to understand the fact that the issuing of the temporary entry permit is not a passenger's right, but a bonus that is offered based on discretionary decision to those with long layovers, disabled passengers and those with small children. In any case, you should try and hopefully it will be resolved in your favor, although you can expect both outcomes. In the case of the negative outcome, you will just wait for your next flight in the transit zone of Guangzhou airport. I wish you a pleasant journey.

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