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Old Sep 14, 2018 | 4:42 pm
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Originally Posted by AndrewL
I'm assuming on arrival in Beijing they will issue a 24 hour TWOV - we claim our bags and recheck for the domestic leg to Shanghai on China Eastern. Hopefully when we arrive in Shanghai we claim our bags and check into the hotel. The next day return to the airport and depart at 12:30pm.
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This is spot on. Provided you hold an eligible passport (or don't fall into one of the exceptions listed in the wiki) you'll receive a TWOV with entry permit. This will allow 24 hours with multiple stops.
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