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Can I apply for a DTV visa from France while having a layover in Shanghai?

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Hello, I have a dilemma : I'm French and I would like to apply for DTV visa, probably as freelancer (online teacher with Preply). I'm going to France for a month in June, then I will spend 4 days in Shanghai on my way back to Thailand (flying with China Eastern Airlines which stops anyway in Shanghai).

Can I still apply from France, or does that layover in China impacts the DTV ? I can't find a clear info. 

Or do you recommend that I apply after, when my visa exemption runs out, from Vietnam for example ? 

Thank you very much for your advices 🥹

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The user, a French national, is inquiring about applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) while in France and having a layover in Shanghai on their way back to Thailand. They are uncertain whether the layover will affect their visa application. Community responses suggest that it is advisable to apply for the visa while in France, with several comments confirming that applying at the Paris embassy should be straightforward and not impacted by the layover.

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You can make your way to Thailand any way that you wish once the visa is issued.

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Meaw ************

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Apply from Paris embassy, my latest customer got apporved in 12 working days

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Thank you

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Just apply in France. Should be fine

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Thank you !

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John **********

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Apply in France and remain there until visa is completed

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correct ✅

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