1
If you are flying out of the States, they wont let you board the plane regardless of the fact that you have a plane ticket.
2
winniep thanks for the response but how would they stop me? isn't it china that cares about me having a visa and isn't it just CHina that checks to see if i have a visa to enter?
3
The airline cares that if you don't get into China they'll have to take you back free of charge.Everything in moderation, even moderation.
4
They will look to see if you have a visa or not in your passport before checking you in.cheers from Ruth
5
You must be a new traveler as most airlines in the world will not let you board their plane without a Visa or Tourist Card, if you are going to a country that requires one.
6
#2: Very simple... they just won't let you through immigration, even if you got past the check-in counter.
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okay thanks for responses everyone. also Ruth - "Bureaucrazy (sic) can't be avoided in this case." - right on the money, this was a hopeful trick to get around the preparatory work
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They won't let you on the plane without a visa."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."
9
Most, if not all, airlines won't let you even board without proper papers.
10
You wont get on the plane.. Airlines check visas diligently..
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11
Can't agree more that what has been written above.
If there is no food, isn't that food for thought?
And if you are bored and want to know more about our Chinese teaching experience, there is our website to read.
12
And if you do turn up...you will be up for any costs associated with transferring the ticket to another flight after you have obtained the visa.
If there is no food, isn't that food for thought?
And if you are bored and want to know more about our Chinese teaching experience, there is our website to read.
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... and your fellow-travelling Yank mates in the queue behind will just love you.
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Just to confirm this:
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