Beijing Travel Essentials: China Visas
China Visa Types | Applications | China Visa Costs | Extensions Getting A Visa For China
Nearly all foreign visitors to China need a visa. Visitors from Japan, Singapore and Brunei do not need to obtain a tourist visa before visiting China for a stay of up to 15 days. China visas can be obtained from Chinese embassies and consulates overseas or purchased through a registered travel agency. Visa forms are often available for download from the Chinese embassies' websites. Both single and multi-entry visas for China are available. A single-entry travel visa for China is designated as type L and is valid for 30 days. The visa must be used within 3 months of the date of issue. 90-day visas and express-issued visas are also available. Single, entry, double entry and multiple entry tourist visas are all available. 90-day visas are activated on the date of issue. Visa TypesC Flight Attendant To obtain a business or student visa for China you will need to bring an invitation letter/fax from a Chinese governmental department, university or government-authorised company.
China Visa ApplicationTo apply for a China visa you need: You can normally collect your passport after three days in the UK, but if you pay extra, you can pick it up the next day, or the same day depending on the fee. Costs of a visa for ChinaFor Chinese visas obtained in the USA for US citizens the current price (2007) is 100USD for a tourist visa - the price is the same for single-entry visas as it is for multiple entry visa over a one year period. Visa costs will rise if you get your visa through an agency. Extending Your China VisaChina visas including 30-day tourist visas can be extended at least once at the Foreign Affairs Branch of the Public Security Bureau (PSB). Extensions, as do visas, vary in price according to nationality.
Chinese Embassies OverseasJapan 3-4-33 Moto-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 106-0046 USA Chinese Embassy in Washington DC Chinese Consulate General in New York, NY Chinese Consulate General in Chicago, IL Chinese Consulate General in Houston, TX Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles, CA Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco, CA UK Chinese Embassy in the UK Chinese Consulate General in Manchester Chinese Consulate General in Edinburgh Asian VisasJapan Visas - types of available visas for entering Japan.
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