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Can I direct transit through China without a purchased onward ticket?

Can a traveler apply for the 72-hour transit visa exemption without an onward air ticket at the time of entry if he or she plans to purchase the air ticket for a third country in China leaving within…

Updated 8 months ago

Can I direct transit without a visa for up to 72 hours through any airport in China?

Do all airports in China offer the direct transit for up to 72 hours visa exemption? No. You must enter through one of the following airports Beijing Capital Airport, Shanghai Pudong Airport or Hongq…

Updated 8 months ago

Can I enter Beijing and depart Shanghai with a direct transit visa for China?

In case a foreign national has entered China with the 72-hour transit visa exemption issued by the Capital Airport of Beijing, can he or she apply to leave China from an airport in Shanghai? A foreig…

Updated 8 months ago

Can I stay longer than 72 hours in China if I enter by direct transit?

What should be done in case a foreign national who has the 72 hour direct transit visa exemption cannot leave China within 72 hours due to some special reason after entry? A foreign national having t…

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Can I visit another city if I have entered Beijing or Shanghai with a 72 hour direct transit visa?

Can a foreign national leave Beijing or Shanghai for another Chinese city after getting the 72 hour direct transit visa exemption? No. A foreign national with the 72 hour direct transit visa exemptio…

Updated 8 months ago

Can a Japan national enter China without a VISA?

A citizen of Singapore, Brunei or Japan with an ordinary passport is exempted from a visa if he/she visits China's mainland for tourism, business, or meeting with friends or relatives, enters China t…

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Can a US passport holder with Valid Hong-Kong Travel Permit enter mainland China without valid China visa on their US passport ?

Yes,US passports holder can enter mainland China without a valid China visa on their passport , if they have a valid Hong-Kong Entry permit and enter Hong-Kong first and then enter China after Hong-K…

Updated 8 months ago

Can a USA national travel to China and straight back to the USA without a China visa?

No. There must be a third country involved. For example USA to Japan to China to USA. Or USA to China to Japan to USA

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Can all nationals direct transit through China without a visa?

Can anyone direct transit through China for up to 72 hours? No. Only nationals of 51 Countries. The countries are: Albania, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Brazil, Bru…

Updated 8 months ago

Can you enter China on the exact date of the, "Enter Before" date on a China visa?

Travelers can enter on the exact "Enter Before" date as long as they arrive in China by 11:59 P.M (or 23:59) of that date. It is recommended that you contact your airline to insure they do not have a…

Updated 8 months ago

If visa expires during my stay in China, can I continue my stay?

Although your visa expires, you can still stay in China until the allowed Duration of Each Stay expires. You may enter China up until the the day before your visa is due to expire and stay up until t…

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Visa free entry by direct transit into China

Can a USA national enter China without a visa for up to 72 hours? Citizens with passport or other international travel document, confirmed interline ticket and valid visa to the third country or regi…

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Will I need to carry anything other than my passport and visa when entering into China?

No additional supporting documents are required when entering China for business or tourism.

Updated 8 months ago

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