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Asked by Naveed from pakistan | May. 21, 2026 04:53

About:24-Hour Visa-Free Transit

Temporary exist permit during layover of 11 hours

Refer to captioned am going to travel in near future through your best airline (China Southern) indeed my pleasure to travel with CSAIR. I want some info regarding temporary exit permit to explore rich and ancient culture during my layover of 11 hours. Let me know may I get temporary exit permit during my layover at Guangzhou Baiyun international airport for city views and sightseeing. My first country from where am travelling Sydney Australia second Country Republic of China and third country my final destination Islamic Republic of Pakistan further to above am Pakistani national

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Answered by Borut | May. 24, 2026 06:50

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Part 1:

Naveed, you can apply and receive a temporary entry permit, but you have to be aware of the fact that the issuing of a temporary entry permit (a permit that allows you to exit the airport and to enter the country) is not a passenger right, but more like a bonus that is offered to those having a long transit times, having an overnight layovers and those traveling with small children or disabled persons. In your case, you will almost certainly be granted a temporary entry permit, but I wanted to inform you about its nature and the fact that the issuing is not a right, but a bonus offered to certain groups of passengers in transit on case by case basis.

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Answered by Borut | May. 24, 2026 06:53

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Part 2:

Since you have a long layover and you want to exit the airport for this very purpose you can apply for a temporary entry permit upon your landing in Guangzhou in order to be allowed to exit the airport and to make a short visit to the city. You will do the following:

1. Before your departure from Sydney, you can fill out Chinese arrival card through the official website for free: https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFillingPC/entry-registation-home
2. Upon your landing in Guangzhou you will perform fingerprinting at 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 and the proof of your accommodation if you plan to stay stay overnight in the hotel provided by China Southern or by yourself. This is all free of charge
4. When you have received your temporary entry permit in your passport you will head to the immigration and finally to the city to enjoy your time on your own. I really hope you will be successful in obtaining your temporary entry permit.

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