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Hi I am Rahmi from Indonesia. I have flight singapore to auckland transit in kunming about 1.5 hours and use domestic flight to hangzhou. Do In need visa for that transit?

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Hello Rahmi,

For your transit in Kunming while flying from Singapore to Auckland and then continuing to Hangzhou, here’s what you need to know regarding visas:

China has specific rules for short airport transits. Since your transit in Kunming is very short (about 1.5 hours) and you are staying within the international transit area, you generally do not need a visa, provided you do not leave the airport and your luggage is checked through to your final destination.

If your flight from Singapore arrives in Kunming and you do not pass through immigration (i.e., remain in the international transit zone), no visa is required for this short connection.
If you need to collect luggage and pass through immigration in Kunming, even for a short domestic flight to Hangzhou, you would normally need a transit visa or other applicable entry permit. However, for some nationalities including Indonesian passport holders, short domestic transits can sometimes be visa-exempt if the airline handles the transfer and luggage is checked through. Confirm with your airline.
Always carry your passport, flight tickets, and onward boarding passes. Airport staff may ask to see them even if a visa is not required.

Additional tips:

Contact your airline in advance to confirm whether your luggage will be checked through to Hangzhou. This will determine if you need to clear immigration in Kunming.
Arrive at the transit airport early, especially if you need to transfer between international and domestic terminals.
Check for any recent changes to China’s transit policies, as they can change frequently.

In summary, for a 1.5-hour transit in Kunming with no immigration and luggage checked through, you do not need a visa. If you must leave the transit area to collect luggage or change terminals, you may need a transit visa or special arrangement.

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