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Asked by Kai from united kingdom | Oct. 06, 2025 23:33

About:24-Hour Visa-Free Transit

South African Passport with layover in Shanghai

Hello,

I am flying to New Zealand in December with a layover in Shanghai for 12 or so hours, can I leave the Airport using the temporary entry permit and explore the city?

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Answered by Borut | Oct. 09, 2025 00:46

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Yes, you can. This is what will you do upon landing in Shanghai:

- Fill out an arrival card and tick the box on the arrival card where it is written - transit
- Perform a fingerprinting at automatic fingerprinting machine and take a receipt
- Approach 24/240 hour visa free transit counter where you will present arrival card, fingerprinting receipt and your flight tickets. After a short check you will receive a temporary entry permit that will allow you to exit the airport.
- Head to the immigration and proceed toward the city to enjoy your time on your own.

Have a nice visit to Shanghai.

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