If I am a citizen of Australia and plan to book a Sydney-Shanghai-Melbourne ticket, will I be eligible for the 240-hour visa-free transit?
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A: The policy applies to passengers from certain countries who have a connecting ticket to a third country or region with a confirmed seat and date within 240 hours. To ensure eligibility, you are recommended to book an onward ticket from Shanghai to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, or other cities out of China and Australia, and then depart for Melbourne.
Source: Shanghai Exit-Entry Border Inspection General Station