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10 Day visa free question Beijing

Hi all, as my plans has changed.

I would like to confirm that if I would be eligible for the 10 day free Visa . My itinerary as follows:

I hold a British passport and be travelling from UK to Beijing Capital only for 3 days then on to

Haneda Japan for 7 Days then fly back from Haneda to UK. Hoping it would be o.k.

Any information will be of great help.

Thanks

As a British passport holder, you are eligible for the 10-day visa-free transit in Beijing Capital International Airport under China’s 72/144/10-day transit policies, provided you meet the transit requirements. Since your itinerary involves flying from the UK to Beijing, staying 3 days, and then continuing to Japan (Haneda), you would qualify for the 10-day visa-free entry, because you are traveling to a third country directly after your stay in Beijing.

Important conditions and considerations:

  • Your onward flight from Beijing must be to a third country (in this case, Japan) and not back to the UK.
  • You must hold a valid passport for at least six months from the date of entry.
  • You should have confirmed onward tickets to Japan and be prepared to show them at immigration.
  • The 10-day visa-free stay begins from the day of entry into Beijing, and you are allowed to remain in the Beijing municipality only. Travel to other cities requires a visa.
  • You must enter and exit through Beijing Capital International Airport, as the 10-day visa-free policy is airport-specific.

Practical tips:

  • Ensure your flights are booked and confirmed before arrival.
  • Carry a copy of your hotel bookings in Beijing, as immigration may ask for proof of accommodation.
  • Plan your activities within Beijing city only, as leaving the municipality without a visa is not permitted under the 10-day visa-free scheme.
  • Even though it is called “visa-free,” you still need to complete arrival forms and go through standard immigration procedures.

In summary, your plan of staying 3 days in Beijing and then flying onward to Japan is eligible for the 10-day visa-free transit. Make sure to comply with the entry requirements, carry all necessary documents, and stay within Beijing municipality during your visa-free period.

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