Introduction to Chinese Visa
- Chinese Tourist Visa
Chinese visa authorities issue different types of Chinese visas to those foreigners who want to enter into, exit from or transit through the country' s territory. Chinese Tourist Visa (L) is issued to those who enter China temporarily for traveling, family visiting or other personal affairs. It ensures a short duration of stay, usually 30 days, no more than 90 days. Generally, most tourist visas issued are for single-entry only, which allow tourist to enter China once. For people who are planning to enter China on more than one occasion, a multi-entry visa is required.
- Transit through China
A transit visa allows a traveler to pass through the territory of a country. An international traveler usually begins his travel from his own country and arrives in the destination country by the way of one or more countries. In this case, he needs to not only apply for a tourist visa of his destination country but apply for the transit visa for each pass-by country. A Chinese transit visa allows a traveler to have a seven-day stay in China and the period of validity of the transit visa is 90 days.
- Changes of applying Chinese Visa for US citizens
From Mar 30th 2004, there are some important changes on the procedure of applying for Chinese Visa for US citizens.
1 An ordinary visa is granted to a US person who holds a diplomatic or service passport and is traveling for personal reasons. A visa fee will be charged as well.
2 Interviews with some US citizens who are applying for Chinese visas in the Chinese embassy and consulates should be required.
3 A US citizen is banned from applying for visas upon their arrival in China and any person who needs a visa for visiting China should obtain the appropriate visa before traveling to the country.
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7/2/2009 7:16:00 AMgirlie baciles , Philippines
Hello I am Girlie from the Philippines, i get Deny On Board in Hong Kong last may 2007, is there any possibilities that i got denied again when i visit hk this october together with my american boyfriend, because im still using the same philippine passport when i get denied last may 2007.
7/3/2009 4:46:00 AMWarriorTours.com
We are sorry that we are not sure about your question. You may check it out at the official website of Hong Kong SAR: http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_4.htm#16/26/2009 5:33:00 PMRobert Evans , United States
I'm living in Wuhan, China, and I have a one year multi-entry visa which requires me to leave the country every 90 days. Would going to Hong Kong meet that requirement?
6/29/2009 1:25:00 AMWarriorTours.com
Yes. Going to Hong Kong would meet that requirement.Have a nice time in China and thanks for supporting warriortours.com!
6/18/2009 5:36:00 AMisabelle , Germany
i am 15 years old and would like to go to hong kong for a week this summer from 4th of june to 10th of june and i am staying with my friends but travelling without parents, do i need a visa or anything else?
6/18/2009 9:36:00 PMWarriorTours.com
Thanks for inquiry. But we are sorry that we are not sure about your question. The Hong Kong government regulates that German passport holders (adults) do not need a Hong Kong Visa and their visa free period in Hong Kong is three months. For specific information, you may resort to the local Chinese embassy or consulate.5/29/2009 11:17:00 PMjenny , Philippines
i have a philippine passport i am going to macau to my sister in law. how long i stay there without a visa?
5/30/2009 2:15:00 AMWarriorTours.com
Thanks for your enquiry.For specific information, please refer to Macau SAR Government portal website: http://www.gov.mo/egi/Portal/rkw/public/view/area.jsp?id=22
5/22/2009 12:04:00 PMgege , Ghana
i need know waht kind of certifications need a ghanian people to go in hong kong and if all the doucmnets are down payments,thks
5/24/2009 10:06:00 PMWarriorTours.com
Do you have a Ghana passport? If you have, just take it with you to go to Hong Kong. For Ghana passport holders, the visa free period in Hong Kong will be three months.5/3/2009 7:42:00 PMshenen , Philippines
hi,
what will i need if i go to macau..if theres any travel document i need?thanks..
5/4/2009 1:35:00 AMWarriorTours.com
Should you a Philippine passport holder, you do not need a Macau Visa. Just remember to bring your passport.4/6/2009 2:40:00 PMCathy R , United States
I am going to China on May 14th. My visa is being processed with that as an entry date. In the meantime, I decided to extend my stay by arriving on the 11th of May so that I can see more of the country. Will I have a problem with my visa showing a May 14th entry date? Thanks
4/6/2009 8:41:00 PMWarriorTours.com
Hi, CathyWe are sorry that we are not sure about the situation you described. Please resort to the official website of Chinese Embassy to the U.S.A.: http://www.china-embassy.org/eng
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4/2/2009 8:48:00 PMShot , China
Hello Hj.Damit,
She need a visa to enter china. You can apply for one in the Chinese Embassy in Phillippine.
4/2/2009 7:13:00 AMHj.Damit
I am Bruneian and my wife philpino holding philiphine passport. I was invaited to have Factory acceptance visit to varified aircond system that we hove bought for Brunei Shell project. Result of that I am planing bring along my wife. Does she required visa to enter china if required how I do that. please advice, thank you
4/1/2009 9:43:00 PMEmily , United States
Hi,
I'm planning on going to China at the end of June this year. How long does it take to get a visa?
Thanks,
Emily
4/2/2009 7:53:00 PMWarriorTours.com
Hi Emily,For the tourist visa to China, the normal processing time for handle the visa generally is 4 working days. Urgent service is also available. Wish you a nice trip!
1/9/2009 11:07:00 PMLisa , United States
Hi,
my husband and I have multi-entry tourist visas to China. We are in China now and our visas expire February 10th. We want to stay another 60 days here. If we go to visit Hongkong and return to mainland China, will we be granted another 60 days? Or will it not be considered another entry and we have to leave here on February 10th? Thank you.
1/11/2009 8:23:00 PMWarriorTours.com
We are afraid that you cannot prolong the period of visa validity by going to Hong Kong. If you want to stay in mainland China for another 60 days, you should go to the Public Security Bureau of the city where you stay, to extend your visa period.1/8/2009 2:39:00 AMMARCHA RITA DELA CRUZ , Philippines
Hi Im Marcia,
My friends and I are goin to visit macau on March 9 this year and we're planning to go to shenshen china, do we need a transit/visa for us to go there
thanks
marcia, philippines
1/8/2009 8:19:00 PMWarriorTours.com
Hi Marcia,You do not need a Macau Visa if you are Philippine passport holders. But you may need a tourist visa for entering mainland China.
12/13/2008 4:06:00 AMJoseph , Philippines
Hi, I want to visit my friends in China next month and he wants me to stay for three weeks,What kind of china visa should I apply and Im also working here in Macau in holding a macau working permit ID.
11/30/2008 5:19:00 AMtata , Philippines
Hi,
Greetings! My husband and I are going to Hongkong on January 2009. I'd like to know if transit/visit visa are required of us. My husband's itinerary will be Phils-HKG (staying for 7days)-JNB,SA. Mine will be PH-HKG-PH. We're planning to go to Macau & stay there for two days. Are we required to apply for transit/visit visa in Macau
11/30/2008 7:06:00 PMWarriorTours.com
Hi, tataIf you are Philippine passport holders, you do not need a Macau Visa. See it here http://www.warriortours.com/embassy/visa_passport/macau_visa.htm.