Hainan visa waiver application mistakes & solutions

Haitang Bay

So far, we have processed thousands of visa waiver applications, following are the common mistakes most tourists made on Hainan Visa Waiver Application:

Wrong flights booked:

Documents required for visa exemption application include a copy of your passport and proof of round-trip airfare. It is imperative that you arrange for a direct flight to Hainan Island, specifically to either Haikou or Sanya airport, from overseas destinations such as Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Similarly, your return journey must also be a direct flight departing from Haikou or Sanya Airport to overseas locations, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, without any layovers in mainland China.

Should you opt for a connecting flight through any city in mainland China, even if you remain within the airport premises, it is essential to obtain a Chinese visa beforehand.

Wrong Accommodations:

Local authorities require all tourists to register within 24 hours of arrival, either at their accommodations or with the local police station. Failure to do so may lead to complications with the local police registration process under the following circumstances:

1. Some tourists opt for accommodations booked through platforms like airbnb.com, where hosts may be unwilling to register guests with the local police. This reluctance could stem from two primary reasons:
A. The properties, such as houses or apartments, may not be officially registered with the local police, rendering their operation for commercial purposes illegal.
B. The hosts may not be the rightful owners of the properties, and the local police mandate an officially issued property ownership certificate for registration. Merely informing an officer that guests are staying at a particular property is insufficient; the property ownership certificate must be presented.
C. Certain tourists choose to stay in small hostels that do not facilitate passport registration, or their registration systems may be dysfunctional due to infrequent use.

Tourists residing with family members often overlook the requirement to register with the local office.

We wish to caution all tourists against attempting to outsmart the Chinese authorities:

It is imperative to note that the local immigration possess a comprehensive system for tracking all tourists entering Hainan through visa waivers. Non-compliance with regulations may prompt police officers to contact  you for further investigation.

Certain tourists have attempted deceptive tactics without success. They have exploited the flexibility of international flight cancellations to obtain a visa waiver for Hainan Island, only to intend to visit Mainland China. Subsequently, they have booked domestic flights after entering Hainan under the visa waiver. It is crucial to understand that once a tourist with a visa waiver books a domestic flight, the immigration office receive an immediate alert. Consequently, they are unable to depart from domestic terminals. Despite clear instructions prohibiting visits to Mainland China, some individuals have disregarded this directive. Regrettably, they have incurred financial losses and wasted valuable time.

The aforementioned scenarios represent common errors in Hainan Visa Waiver applications. If uncertainties persist regarding flight bookings or accommodation arrangements, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at caddie@sunnysanya.com with your flight particulars. We will verify the details and provide guidance to prevent unnecessary financial and expenditures.

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