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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 2:55 am
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Originally Posted by gordondd9
I am flying LAX to Hainan Island on China Southern in Business Class. Travelling on US passport. I understand I can acquire a Hainan Island specific VISA upon arrival into Haikou Airport but have received conflicting information about need for China Visa as I shall only be transiting the airport (2 hours) before onward flight to Hainan Island. Do I need a visa?
I am departing Hainan on EVA to TPE and then onward to LAX so other than 2 hours on outbound journey shall not enter mainland China. Advise/comments please?
Ummm. Hainan is part of the PRC. You need a real visa to go there unless you're part of an authorized tour group.
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