Transit at PVG rules (final destination Bkk)
Oct 9, 2008 | 10:04 am
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Transit at PVG rules (final destination Bkk)
I was able to snatch two award tickets ORD-PVG in December at the old mileage rate. My final destination is BKK. I want to purchase that last leg from PVG to BKK on China Eastern or the cheapest/most convenient option. It may or may not be the same arrival/departure terminal. The shorter the connecting time, the better.
My question is about transit rules in PVG (and in China for that case). Has anyone done this? I am aware that US citizens need a tourist visa at $130, also there is a transit visa at the same price $130. But I have no intentions of staying in PVG or leaving the airport. What documents do I need, if any, or what is the procedure?
How will immigration deal with me (factoring in the language barrier)?
Will AA even let me leave ORD and travel to PVG if I show them a continuing ticket to another country and visas to Thailand as necessary?
All information will be helpful.
My question is about transit rules in PVG (and in China for that case). Has anyone done this? I am aware that US citizens need a tourist visa at $130, also there is a transit visa at the same price $130. But I have no intentions of staying in PVG or leaving the airport. What documents do I need, if any, or what is the procedure?
How will immigration deal with me (factoring in the language barrier)?
Will AA even let me leave ORD and travel to PVG if I show them a continuing ticket to another country and visas to Thailand as necessary?
All information will be helpful.
Oct 9, 2008 | 11:23 am
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In early 2007, I traveled via PVG to Kuala Lumpur. At that time, US Citizens transiting PVG were allowed entry to the city of Shanghai only WITHOUT a visa, providing they had an onward ticket and required travel documents to a third country (not just back to USA), a confirmed hotel reservation and stayed less than 48 hours. I did exactly that and visited Shanghai for my first time. It was well worth it.
It took some convincing of the counter agent at my home airport to give me the boarding pass for the ORD-PVG flight with no visa, but the ORD agent in Flagship Lounge was able to find the obscure provision in her computer and they sent me on my way. At immigration in PVG (coming and going), I had no issues whatsoever.
BEFORE DOING THIS, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE CONSULATE OR EMBASSY TO VERIFY THIS IS STILL THE CASE.
It took some convincing of the counter agent at my home airport to give me the boarding pass for the ORD-PVG flight with no visa, but the ORD agent in Flagship Lounge was able to find the obscure provision in her computer and they sent me on my way. At immigration in PVG (coming and going), I had no issues whatsoever.
BEFORE DOING THIS, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE CONSULATE OR EMBASSY TO VERIFY THIS IS STILL THE CASE.
Oct 9, 2008 | 12:08 pm
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Nov 9, 2008 | 1:19 pm
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Transit thru PVG to BKK:
From Delta.com Nov. 8, 2008
/ 09NOV08 / 2016 UTC
National U.S.A. (US)
Transit China (People's Rep.) (CN)
Destination Thailand (TH)
ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW
China (People's Rep.) (CN)
TWOV (Transit Without Visa):
Visa required, except for Those passengers continuing their
journey within 24 hours (or within the same day at Guangzhou - CAN) to a third country by the same or first connecting aircraft, and holding documents and confirmed tickets for their onward journey. Leaving the airport transit area is allowed. Overnight facilities are available outside the airport:
Visa required, except for Nationals of U.S.A., provided arriving at and departing from Shanghai Hongqiao or Pu Dong airports only, continuing to a third country within 48 hours and holding confirmed onward tickets and all documents required for next destination.
Warning:
- Passengers not complying with the entry or transit
regulations will be deported by same or returning aircraft.
Thailand (TH)
Passport required.
- Passport and/or passport replacing documents must be valid for at least 6 months upon arrival.
Visa required, except for A touristic stay of max. 30 days:
- for holders of normal passports, being nationals of the
U.S.A.(except passports issued in the Marshall Islands);
Additional Information:
- All passports must be in good condition.
- Those travelling to Thailand with a visa issued prior to
arrival, are permitted to travel on a one-way ticket.
- All visitors must hold documents required for their next
destination.
- Visitors over 12 years of age must hold sufficient funds to
cover their stay (at least THB 20,000.- or USD 640.- per
person/family). For details, click here
- Applicable to those who do not need a visa:
Warning:
- Non-compliance with visa requirements will result in:
- refusal and immediate deportation of the passenger; and
- fines for the airline of THB 20,000.-; and
- overstay fine for the passenger of THB 500.- per day (but not exceeding in total THB 20,000.-).
CHECK TINEWS/N1 - ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR TRAVEL
AUTHORIZATION (ESTA) FOR VWP TRAVELLERS TO THE USA
http://www.delta.com/planning_reserv...tion/index.jsp
From Delta.com Nov. 8, 2008
/ 09NOV08 / 2016 UTC
National U.S.A. (US)
Transit China (People's Rep.) (CN)
Destination Thailand (TH)
ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW
China (People's Rep.) (CN)
TWOV (Transit Without Visa):
Visa required, except for Those passengers continuing their
journey within 24 hours (or within the same day at Guangzhou - CAN) to a third country by the same or first connecting aircraft, and holding documents and confirmed tickets for their onward journey. Leaving the airport transit area is allowed. Overnight facilities are available outside the airport:
Visa required, except for Nationals of U.S.A., provided arriving at and departing from Shanghai Hongqiao or Pu Dong airports only, continuing to a third country within 48 hours and holding confirmed onward tickets and all documents required for next destination.
Warning:
- Passengers not complying with the entry or transit
regulations will be deported by same or returning aircraft.
Thailand (TH)
Passport required.
- Passport and/or passport replacing documents must be valid for at least 6 months upon arrival.
Visa required, except for A touristic stay of max. 30 days:
- for holders of normal passports, being nationals of the
U.S.A.(except passports issued in the Marshall Islands);
Additional Information:
- All passports must be in good condition.
- Those travelling to Thailand with a visa issued prior to
arrival, are permitted to travel on a one-way ticket.
- All visitors must hold documents required for their next
destination.
- Visitors over 12 years of age must hold sufficient funds to
cover their stay (at least THB 20,000.- or USD 640.- per
person/family). For details, click here
- Applicable to those who do not need a visa:
Warning:
- Non-compliance with visa requirements will result in:
- refusal and immediate deportation of the passenger; and
- fines for the airline of THB 20,000.-; and
- overstay fine for the passenger of THB 500.- per day (but not exceeding in total THB 20,000.-).
CHECK TINEWS/N1 - ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR TRAVEL
AUTHORIZATION (ESTA) FOR VWP TRAVELLERS TO THE USA
http://www.delta.com/planning_reserv...tion/index.jsp