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Hong Kong / China excursion

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19-May-2007 04:04
by: richmacauley

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Registered: 16/02/07

Hong Kong / China excursion

Hi,

I have a work visa for Hong Kong, but would I be able to cross the border into China proper or do i need to apply for a new Chinese visa?

And is this the case if I only want to visit China for the weekend?

I have a British passport if that makes a difference.

Cheers,

Rich

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19-May-2007 04:09
by: drumbrake

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Registered: 05/04/03

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Yes you need a visa, and as a British passport holder, you pay extra.

http://www.fbt-chinavisa.com.hk/ can sort you out.

If you have an HKID card, you can usually get a 6 month multi entry which works out cheaper if you plan to make several trips.

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19-May-2007 17:14
by: Harry_Mudd

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Registered: 28/06/02

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actually, if living in HK, I would get a multi entry.

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Posted
19-May-2007 23:41
by: kereru

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Registered: 22/09/02

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"One country - two systems"!! Hong Kong is NOT China from the point of visas. Most nationalities can get VOA at Shenzhen or Zhuhai that is just for 3 days in the SEZ but I have heard that it is harder for British passport holders (and more expensive) American passport holders cannot get VOA. I second Harry - if you are in HKG for a while get a multi-entry Chinese visa.

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