InstantForum 2016-2 FinaltheForumhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/theForumMon, 20 Apr 2026 22:47:53 GMT20https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost33467.aspxI have read recently that one can fly to China on a STOP OVER stay. They allow us to visit from 24, 72 and 144hrs as a passing through stop. This seems to mean that you fly into a destination in China, travel around if you want, but within a designated area - and not beyond, the fly out from the same airport, But to a DIFFERENT COUNTRY.<br/><br/>As we are all here as we have a criminal conviction, if we want to visit friends or just see some of China, this is a good way to avoid a visa. Now whether the Landing Card still has to be answered (Have you ever had etc), I do not know. I always find it frustrating that we can get get a visa to fly, but if that country's immigration does not like you, visa or no visa, we are not entering.<br/><br/>has anyone had any experiences of using this Stop Over stay? I was in China 2007 and 2012 (before I made my big mistake in life), and I would love to return. I have friends there tooWed, 25 Jan 2023 10:36:57 GMTHarry53https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost33471.aspx<div data-id="33467" class="if-quote-wrapper" unselectable="on" data-guid="1674643294151"><a class="quote-para" unselectable="on" style="display: none;" href="#" data-id="33467" title="Move Cursor Below" contenteditable="false"><span unselectable="on">+</span></a><a class="quote-delete" unselectable="on" style="display: none;" href="#" data-id="33467" title="Delete Quote" contenteditable="false"><span unselectable="on">x</span></a><span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[quote]</span><div unselectable="on" class="if-quote-header" contenteditable="false"><div unselectable="on" class="if-quote-toggle-wrapper"><a class="if-quote-toggle quote-link" href="#" data-id="33467" title=" "></a></div><span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[b]</span>Harry53 - 24 Jan 23 1:15 PM<span unselectable="on" class="quote-markup">[/b]</span></div><div class="if-quote-message if-quote-message-33467"><div class="if-quote-message-margin">I have read recently that one can fly to China on a STOP OVER stay. They allow us to visit from 24, 72 and 144hrs as a passing through stop. This seems to mean that you fly into a destination in China, travel around if you want, but within a designated area - and not beyond, the fly out from the same airport, But to a DIFFERENT COUNTRY.<br/><br/>As we are all here as we have a criminal conviction, if we want to visit friends or just see some of China, this is a good way to avoid a visa. Now whether the Landing Card still has to be answered (Have you ever had etc), I do not know. I always find it frustrating that we can get get a visa to fly, but if that country's immigration does not like you, visa or no visa, we are not entering.<br/><br/>has anyone had any experiences of using this Stop Over stay? I was in China 2007 and 2012 (before I made my big mistake in life), and I would love to return. I have friends there too<a class="if-quote-goto quote-link" href="#" data-id="33467"><span class="goto"></span></a></div></div><span class="quote-markup">[/quote]</span></div><br/>According to Gov.uk, "It is currently not possible to apply for a visa waiver to transit through China. All travellers entering into China must comply in full with entry requirements; there are no exemptions to this, and transiting airside is not currently permitted."Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:36:57 GMTpunter99