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Is a Hong Kong-Shanghai-Tokyo itinerary eligible for visa-free transit?
show answer +Please confirm with your airline in advance whether your journey from Tokyo to Shanghai is a direct flight with a stopover in Hong Kong or as a connecting flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai.
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Do I need a hotel reservation to transit Shanghai visa-free?
show answer +For visa-free transit, please ensure that you carry a valid international travel document and a confirmed onward ticket with a fixed date and seat to a third country or region, or other relevant supporting documents.
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Is it possible to transit in Shanghai using a temporary travel document?
show answer +It is advised you check with the airline to confirm if your travel itinerary qualifies for direct transit without border inspection procedures.
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Does my London-Shanghai-Hong Kong journey qualify for the 240-hr visa-free transit?
show answer +Your itinerary qualifies for the 240-hour visa-free transit policy.
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I am a British citizen planning an itinerary of London-Tokyo-Shanghai-London. Does my stay in SH qualify for the visa-free transit policy?
show answer +Your itinerary meets the requirements for the 240-hour visa-free transit, provided you hold a valid international travel document and a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region within 240 hours.
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Is my 7-year-old daughter eligible for the 240-hour visa-free transit?
show answer +Yes, she is eligible provided that she meets the relevant requirements. The 240-hour visa-free transit policy does not impose any age restrictions.
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As a visa-exempt visitor, do I need to register accommodation upon entering China?
show answer +Yes, you need to.
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What should I do if my visa-free stay period is about to expire and I want to extend my stay?
show answer +If an extension is required due to emergencies or force majeure, you must apply for a stay permit at the local exit-entry administration office of the public security bureau before the visa-free period expires.
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