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Replies: 11 - Last Post: 08-Nov-2007 20:17 Last Post By: FireArm

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Posted
05-Nov-2007 08:08
by: danny2

Posts: 3
Registered: 07/08/03

1

If you can find a way to get a 6 month visa (meaning you have someone who will give you all the required documents with red stamps) then it won't be a problem.

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Posted
05-Nov-2007 16:22
by: everbrite

Posts: 15,458
Registered: 19/06/01

2

Getting your initial 6 month visa will be the problem. As noted, it you get the initial business visa, then you should be able to get another one. If you get two or more, then you should be able to get a longer one.

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First check: Everbrite's travel pages, the New RU sticky,and New RU train sticky

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Posted
06-Nov-2007 08:56
by: besi

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Registered: 19/12/06

3

Six months visa? You mean multi-entry visa valid for six months having stays of 30, 60 or 90 days right?

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Posted
06-Nov-2007 09:26
by: Johnny

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Registered: 26/03/01

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I'm not sure what Firearm means. British passport holders can get a 6 month multiple entry business visa in HK as long as they can pay for it; there's no need for any documents or red stamps.

Although you probably won't get one if it is your first Chinese visa. Things change quickly in China, but the last I heard your first one has to be a 30 day tourist. After that you can have as many as you like.

Everything in moderation, even moderation.

Posted
06-Nov-2007 23:24
by: FireArm

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Registered: 23/09/07

5

#4, I was told the only way to get a 6 month business visa you need a stamped document such as an invitation or have two F visas already in you passport. I inferred from the OP that he does not meet either of these requirements. But like you said, "things change quickly in China".

"Hang your chemistry and electricity! If you want to make a pile of money, invent something that will enable those Europeans to cut each other's throats with greater facility."

Posted
06-Nov-2007 23:38
by: Johnny

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Registered: 26/03/01

6

I have about six 6 month multiple entry business visas in my passport. All I needed was a photo and the cash.

Everything in moderation, even moderation.

Posted
07-Nov-2007 01:24
by: FireArm

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Registered: 23/09/07

7

#6, Really? Do you know if this is available for Americans? I am about to get a new visa, and I was thinking of going through an agent. But if I can get one direct from the PSB and save myself the money then I will.

I am currently on a 6 month mulitple entry business visa. I have other F visas in my passport.

"Hang your chemistry and electricity! If you want to make a pile of money, invent something that will enable those Europeans to cut each other's throats with greater facility."

Posted
07-Nov-2007 20:34
by: FireArm

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Registered: 23/09/07

8

Well i can tell you now it doesn't work in Beijing.

"Hang your chemistry and electricity! If you want to make a pile of money, invent something that will enable those Europeans to cut each other's throats with greater facility."

Posted
07-Nov-2007 23:18
by: Harry_Mudd

Posts: 3,572
Registered: 28/06/02

9

email FBT and ask.

We Aussies have no trouble, Americans have no end of trouble and you English are somewhere in between.

Ignore #3.

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Posted
07-Nov-2007 23:46
by: Johnny

Posts: 6,328
Registered: 26/03/01

10

British don't really get any trouble, we just pay more than Aussies.

I don't know about Americans #7. An American friend of mine gets 12 month multiple Fs, but then he is actually doing business here. He still has to leave every 30 days.

As far as I know, Americans can get 6 month visas for the asking at the place mentioned by Harry though.

Everything in moderation, even moderation.

Posted
08-Nov-2007 20:17
by: FireArm

Posts: 30,306
Registered: 23/09/07

11

Well I can't access the link to FTB, even with a proxy. I need a place in Beijing anyway.

Something to add: The people at the office i went to for the residence permit told me the PSB is getting very strict about who lives in Beijing because of the olympics. So I guess my problem is having the special combination of having a US passport and living in Beijing.

I'm off to look for someone who will sort it out red envelope style.

"Hang your chemistry and electricity! If you want to make a pile of money, invent something that will enable those Europeans to cut each other's throats with greater facility."

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