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Asked by karina from usa | Jan. 18, 2026 18:22

About:China Visa Application in USA

Cruise

Im going on the cruise china-south korea-japan. The cruise is leaving from Shanghai in China. im arriving 2 days before the cruise, then the cruise is 7 days, from Saturday to Sunday and i will be leaving China right after the arrival to Shanhai on Sunday. Do I need visa or can I use the 10 days transit free visa? Ty

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Answered by Zoey | Jan. 19, 2026 17:22

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Where will you come from before the cruise departing Shanghai? If it is not South Korea, then you will be eligible for 240-hour visa-free transit.

Similarly, where will you leave Shanghai for after the cruise? If it is not Japan, you will be eligible for the 24-hour visa-free transit.

The core rule of the visa-free transit is that the immediate points before and afte Chinese Mainland are different countries or territories.

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