Can you leave the airport during a layover in Shanghai?

You're allowed to have a 24 hours transit visa for free to get out of the airport during your layover in Shanghai. You will just need to show them that you have another plane booked to get a visa for Shanghai layover, otherwise they won't let you out.



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You're allowed to have a 24 hours transit visa for free to get out of the airport during your layover in Shanghai. You will just need to show them that you have another plane booked to get a visa for Shanghai layover, otherwise they won't let you out.

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Another thing to note is that travellers in transit must remain in the transit area until their ship or plane arrives in Mainland China. If they wish to leave the airport or terminal, they must apply for a temporary Stay Permit.

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Mostly, yes! And in most cases, you can leave the airport during a layover in the US, even while traveling to an international destination. International travelers need to make sure they have a valid visa to travel in the US. But, whether you need to leave the airport or not during a layover is completely up to you.

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The government has a TWOV 24-hour policy that grants passengers visa-free access for a day, and this rule applies to almost all ports of entry. However, if you plan to stay for more than 24 hours, you may need to apply for a 72 or 144 hour Transit visa.

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Yes, you can leave the airport during domestic layovers. For instance, if you're a US citizen and have a layover within the country, it is legal and safe to leave the airport. Be aware that you'll probably be getting two boarding passes if the domestic layover is more than an hour.

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Overall, passengers usually have to re-clear security for connecting flights, though there may be some exceptions depending on the airport and flight itinerary. To make this process easier, checking with the airline or airport ahead of time is recommended.

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Referable Itinerary for 12 Hour Layover in Shanghai in Day
  • 8:00-9:30: Handle the Luggage and Travel from Airport to Xintiandi. ...
  • 9:30-10:30: Visit Xintiandi. ...
  • 10:30-11:30: People's Square & Nanjing Road. ...
  • 11:30-13:00: The Bund & Huangpu River. ...
  • 13:00-14:30: Yuyuan Bazaar, Have Lunch. ...
  • 14:30-16:30: Visit Yu Garden.


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For more on what to expect, check out our guide to sleeping in Shanghai Pudong airport or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips. For uninterrupted sleep, an hourly hotel is located in Terminal 2. Otherwise, several hotels are in walking distance and/or offer free shuttle service.

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For domestic to domestic layovers, you normally won't have to go through security again during your layover. However, for all international layovers, you will normally have to go through security again, but this will depend on individual airport policy.

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Customs and immigration are usually required at the connecting airport for international flights. You don't always have to for domestic flights. In most cases, passengers on layover flights must clear customs and immigration at the first point of entry.

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