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Old Jan 28, 2019 | 8:37 am
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Originally Posted by s_sandy2784
Quick update on my travel.

I was allowed 24 hour TWOV when I had 20 hour layover. However was denied 24 hour TWOV on the return flight when I had a 9 hour layover. Apparently 9 hour is too short to visit the city and come back(According to the immigration officer).
I guess that you were allowed to transit without a visa (TWOV), you were just not allowed out of the airport or transit area.
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