Does a U.S. citizen need a transit visa to make a connecting flight in China?

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Do you need a visa for connecting flights in China?

Foreigners who have confirmed onward tickets and seats on international flights and directly transit through China and stay for no more than 24 hours within the airport boundaries do not need to apply for a transit visa.

Can you transit through China without a visa?

Under the 24-hour visa-free transit rule, no visa is required for international flight, ship, or train passengers who transit directly through mainland China and will stay for less than 24 hours. Passengers should hold tickets to a third country or region and have a confirmed seat.

Which countries require transit visa for connecting flights?

Countries whose nationals are required to be in possession of an airport transit visa when passing through the international transit area of airports situated on the territory of each Schengen Member State are the following: Afghanistan....

• Estonia.
• Finland.
• Hungary.
• Iceland.
• Liechtenstein.
• Lithuania.
• Latvia.
• Malta.

Do I need an American visa for a connecting flight?

Yes. There is no transit at US airports and you will need to clear both Immigration and Customs at your first point of entry into the US regardless. You will need either an ESTA or a Visa. If you are unable to get either one, suggest you find an alternate route that avoids the US.

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