Visa for China

[AliT]

Hi all,Hopefully a simple question, but couldn't see anything on here. Apologies if this duplicates something previously. I am a British National/Passport holder living in HK with a current visa. Looking to get a visa for my first entry to China (I understand you have to get a couple before a multi-entry visa) and wanting to find the best way to apply. I've looked on a couple of websites, but couldn't find anything clear to understand. Can anyone recommend a website, or give me any information?Many thanks in advance.

[Drunken Master]

China Travel Service (H.K.) Limited

[imparanoic]

official china gov visa issuing agent

https://bio.visaforchina.org/HKG2_EN/

[imparanoic]

lowu official gov visa office lowu, 5 day shenzhen visa

How to Visit China Without A Visa (Shenzhen 5 Day Visa – from Hong Kong) – Oli Norwell

[SSV]

Be careful of the Shenzhen border visa. It doesn't count as a first visa and wont let you get the multiple.

[chingleutsch]

I've just been pricing agencies for my next mainland visa - CTS is >$600 more expensive than CVASC

[answerer]

I've just been pricing agencies for my next mainland visa - CTS is >$600 more expensive than CVASC

It depends on how much your time is worth - e.g. making 2 trips to the visa centre. I did it myself once and decided never to do it that way again.

[Kaosommadawn]

Does anyone know why HK permanent residents have to get a China visa? Apart from the revenue issue of course. I mean the government keeps on about HK being an inalienable part of China, so perms should be classed as being an inalienable part of HK.

[AliT]

Thanks all. Found the fees etc. Notice that you get a double trip for the same price as a single trip. No brainer really.

[HK_Katherine]

Your other option (if you are a HK PR) is to get an APEC card.