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Old Oct 15, 2023, 2:26 pm
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Originally Posted by narvik
I've yet to read anyone asking: "Does this itinerary qualify for a 24 hr TWOV?" to mean whether they are allowed to stay airside in the transit area.
With moondog on this one.

There are people transiting China and their itineraries may involve a connection. Their first concern is whether they will be able to fly at all without a visa. Answer is ‘yes’.

Then there’s the issue of people who may have a domestic connection or transit stop through China. ‘Can I travel without a visa?’ Answer is ‘Yes’.

Then there’s the issue of ‘I have a long connection, can I leave the airport?’. Answer - ‘that depends…’
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