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Asked by Bilal Elmellas from united kingdom | Sep. 21, 2025 02:00

About:24-Hour Visa-Free Transit

My 7 hour transit

I have a transit of 7 hours in Beijing can I get the 24 hour transit visa? I’m off to Phuket Thailand and only want to go landside as I’ve read online that airside there is. I smoking area and I need to smoke after an 11hr flight from London to China

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Answered by Borut | Sep. 22, 2025 00:06

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It is hard to say if the Chinese immigration authorities will allow you to exit the airside since your layover might be considered as a too short for such an exit. Usually, the Chinese authorities allow the transit passengers to exit in case if the transit time is 8+ hours. In any case, it does not costs you to try. So, when you land in Beijing you will perform the following formalities in the exact order: 1. You will fill out arrival card and will tick the box on it - transit. 2. Perform a fingerprinting at the automatic fingerprinting machine. 3. Approach 24/240 hour visa free transit counter where you will apply for a temporary entry permit by presenting your flight tickets, arrival card and fingerprinting receipt. After a short check, you will receive a temporary entry permit and you will then proceed to the 4. immigration and from there toward landside to enjoy your habit. I hope you will be successful in your attempt.

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