How to apply for 24/144 hours free visa at Pudong/Hongqiao International Airport?

Step 1: Go to Foreigner Fingerprint Self-collection Area and record your fingerprint.

Step 2: Follow "Visa on Arrival" sign then see "Travel Document" where you will fill in the information through the self-service machine and get your printed arrival card.

Step 3: Walk through “China Inspection and Quarantine” and get your visa-free permit stamp at the counter of Travel Document.

Step 4: Your tour guide will wait and hold a name sign at the exit of the arrival hall.

The electronic application system for 144-hour transit visa exemption has been officially launched at Shanghai airport since Nov. 1, 2018. You can apply visa-free online in advance. Please check this website and apply it online: http://gaj.sh.gov.cn/crj/144zy.jsp

Step 1: Declare all information via the E-application system before transiting to Shanghai. Once completed, you will receive a QR code and please save it on your phone.

Step 2: After arrival at Shanghai airport, go to Foreigner Fingerprint Self-collection area and record your fingerprint.

Step 3: Follow "Visa on Arrival" sign then see "Travel Document" where you can scan the QR code or valid passport. Then the arrival card will be printed automatically.

Step 4: Walk through “China Inspection and Quarantine” and get your visa-free permit stamp at the counter of "Travel Document".

Step 5: Your tour guide will wait and hold a name sign at the exit of the arrival hall.