Q: I am an Egyptian citizen traveling from Melbourne, Australia, to Cairo, Egypt, with a 6-hour transit at Shanghai airport. My 6-month-old son, who was born in Australia, will be accompanying me. He is traveling on a temporary/emergency travel document issued by the Egyptian Embassy in Australia, as his passport is still pending.

We will not be leaving the airport during our transit. Are there any potential issues concerning my son's temporary travel document during our layover in Shanghai?

A: You do not meet the conditions for obtaining a temporary entry permit for the accompanying infant.

It is advised you check with the airline to confirm if your travel itinerary qualifies for direct transit without border inspection procedures.

For details, contact the Shanghai General Station of Immigration Inspection at +86-21-12367 for multilingual assistance.

Source: Shanghai General Station of Immigration Inspection