Under the 24-hour visa-free transit rule, no visa is required for international flight, ship, or train passengers who transit directly through mainland China and will stay for less than 24 hours. Passengers should hold tickets to a third country or region and have a confirmed seat.
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Do I need a visa to transit through Shanghai?
Under the 24-hour visa-free transit rule, no visa is required for international flight, ship, or train passengers who transit directly through mainland China and will stay for less than 24 hours. Passengers should hold tickets to a third country or region and have a confirmed seat.
How long can you stay in Shanghai without a visa?
72 hours
The 72-hour visa-free transit policy in China allows air passengers from 53 countries to transit and stay for up to 72 hours (3 days) in 18 China cities without a visa. In order to facilitate international visitors’ short stay in China, the policy is promising to be carried out in more and more cities in the future.
Where can I extend my visa in Shanghai?
Public Security Bureau
To extend your Chinese visa you need to go to the Public Security Bureau (PSB) office in Shanghai. The address is 1500 Minsheng Road (near Yingchun Road), Pudong New Area.
Can you transit through Shanghai airport?
Shanghai airport shuttle connect PVG Airport to Shanghai downtown and other nearby cities. 144-Hour Visa-Exemption Transit can be applied in PVG airport for limited countries’ citizens and 24-Hour Transit applies to mostly everyone. PVG Airport has 2 main terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
How long can you live in China without a visa?
China’s visa-free policies allow nationals of certain countries, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, to travel to China for stays ranging from 24 hours to 180 days without obtaining a visa if certain requirements are met.
Which countries can visit China without visa?
A citizen of Singapore, Brunei or Japan with an ordinary passport is exempted from a visa if he or she visits China’s mainland for tourism, business, or meeting with friends or relatives, and if he or she enters China through ports open to foreigners, and stays for no more than 15 days.
How long can I stay in Shanghai?
Normally, for the tourist proposal, Chinese government will give you 30 days stay. If you enter China with tourist L visa, we can help you extend it once in shanghai, maximum for 30 days.
How long can I stay in China M visa?
30-60 days
M Visa is usually issued for single-entry, double-entry or multiple-entry. M visa can be issued up to 10 years. The duration of stay (each visit) is normally 30-60 days based on particular Chinese Consulate.
Which country citizens can enter China without visa?
Which country is visa free to China?
Visa Free Countries for Chinese Citizens
| Country | Allowed stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 30 days |
| Armenia | 90 days |
| Bahamas | 3 months |