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Asked by Martha from us | May. 31, 2026 03:53

About:240-Hour Visa-Free Transit

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I am eligible to avail 240 hours TWOV policy

My question is if I book a single ticket for both onward and return journey will it be valid. example
India -> Beijing -> Hongkong -> India
Will Hongkong be considered a third country on return or they will look at India as both start and end point

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Answered by Borut | Jun. 01, 2026 08:29

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Your itinerary is definitely eligible for 240 hour visa free transit because the immediate points before and after mainland China are located in two different countries / eligible territories, India and Hong Kong. Please, have in mind that only the immediate points, before and after mainland China, regardless of their nature and/or length, matter. In other words, your itinerary will be seen in the eyes of the Chinese immigration official as a transit between India and Hong Kong regardless of the fact that Hong Kong is maybe just a very short stop where you will just change the planes/flights without even exiting formally into Hong Kong. You can proceed with your travel plans with absolute peace of mind. Have a nice visit to China.

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