Has anyone gotten a Visa for China in Hong Kong?

Replies: 9 - Last Post: 20-Oct-2007 18:53 Last Post By: Harry_Mudd

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clayanddonna

19-Oct-2007 08:50
Posts: 16

Has anyone gotten a Visa for China in Hong Kong?

Hello,

I will be flying to Hong Kong and was planning to get a visa while in Hong Kong for my trip to China. Is it easy? Do I need a return ticket out of China (I am planning on going to Chengdu - Lhasa - Kathmandu)? I have a US passport.

Many thanks for your help!

Clay

Johnlca

19-Oct-2007 11:48
Posts: 641

US$100.00 good for one year unlimited entry. travel agent may charge you a fee to do that.

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drumbrake

19-Oct-2007 16:13
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And, yes it is easy.

No you don't need to show a return flight out of China.

charlieFreak

20-Oct-2007 01:35
Posts: 16

You can get visas at CTS in Tsim Sha Tsui - very easy - in fact HK is the best place to do it.

dlwnz

20-Oct-2007 02:25
Posts: 83

Check the latest visa requirements. I think they just changed not long ago for US passport holders.

It might be valid for a year but may have a 30 day limit per entry. A normal L visa may be enough for you depending how long you spend here.

Bantonia

20-Oct-2007 02:41
Posts: 259

I would suggest using one of the many smaller visa agents, not the CTS. The CTS has only been giving 1 month visas, but the agents can do 1,3,6 or 12 month ones and ones with multiple entries if required. 3 days ago I got a 3 month, single entry visa for $HK220. It was organised by Michael at the internet cafe + visa place on the 16th floor of Chunking Mansions (next to Travellers Hostel). I got the visa in less than 24hrs. I have previously used them to get 3 and 6 month multiple visas with no hassles. The travel agent on the same floor of Chunking Mansions also organises the same visas. These places can get visas for most nationalities, but UK, US and many African passport holders will have to pay a bit extra. Hope this info helps.

vegasgambler

20-Oct-2007 03:31
Posts: 720

I recently (four weeks ago) got my visa in HK in a US passport. I had to wait in line for some time, I think about 3hrs. I then was asked to return in a few day, I think it was four to pick it up.
It cost US$100 for a 30 day single entry.

The office is in Wan Chai near the ferry and the convention center.

Things may have changed in the last few days because of bad blood between the US and China.

iantyke77

20-Oct-2007 09:13
Posts: 179

Re #5, It is completely untrue to say CTS can only arrange one month visas. They arrange all categories of visa including multiple entry, group visas and visa extensions. They have over 40 branches in HK and along with the PRC Consulate in Wan Chai are probably the most experienced, reliable and reputable source for obtaining China Visas in HK.
I certainly wouldn't want to leave my passport with some guy in an Internet cafe in Chungking Mansions.

China Travel Service (HK)

clayanddonna

20-Oct-2007 15:18
Posts: 16

Thanks very much to everyone for all the great information!

Safe and Happy travels,
Clay

Harry_Mudd

20-Oct-2007 18:53
Posts: 4,088

you go to FBT on Science Museum road. If early enough they can do it same day.

Johnica hasn't got it quite right. At other agencies and the consulates, different nationalities have different requirements and different fees.

Email FBT and they will respond.

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