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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 4:45 pm
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Originally Posted by allergictocoach
There are 30 pages on this topic here as I guess this program has been in place for a year or 2 now. Is it the general feeling of posters here that when you show up at an airport in the USA ready to go to the PRC without a visa (using the TWOV option) but have a confirmed onward ticket that most the airline agents are now aware of this option?

Would bring all the backup docs but just wondering if it's more routine now or likely to be a struggle at check in. Thanks.
Not really necessary, but if you want peace of mind bring a copy of TIMATIC and a copy of the TWOV explanation from the Chinese embassy.

I didn't have any issues departing the USA, but not all airlines are good at entering the TWOV notification in advance of travel. This doesn't really matter, but it can add a few minutes (like three or four) if you arrive and Chinese immigration isn't expecting you.
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