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    how/where do I get a visa to china (guangzhou)?

    I carry a U.S passport and I am currently in Hong Kong right now. I plan to go to Guangzhou at the end of March, and I know I need a visa.

    What is the process to get one and how?

    Im a bit confused since I am actually in Hong Kong, and not in the U.S, so I dont know which jurisdiction I fall in.

    Last edited by semidevil; 03-03-2013 at 10:59 PM.

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    26 harbour road, wan chai. Visas cost hkd$1,100 for multientry visas (up to 30 days) over one year. You need to fill out an application and submit a passport photo. I believe you can download the form online somewhere.


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    Are you working here in HK and have a HKID? Otherwise you have to apply from the US


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    http://www.fmcoprc.gov.hk/eng/zgqz/bgfwxx/

    Address

    7th Floor, Lower Block, ChinaResourcesBuilding,

    No.26, Harbor Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong SAR

    Office Hours

    Monday to Friday (except Hong Kongpublic holidays,)

    9:00-12:0014:00-17:00

    Technically this site says you can't do it BUT I honestly think you can do it. Just take the application and the right size photos there and they will tell you. Have it all filled out in advance as they check that at the door before you speak to someone at a counter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jwyl:
    Are you working here in HK and have a HKID? Otherwise you have to apply from the US
    While this may be technically correct you will not have to fly back to the US to apply. That would be silly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chris_yang22:
    26 harbour road, wan chai. Visas cost hkd$1,100 for multientry visas (up to 30 days) over one year. You need to fill out an application and submit a passport photo. I believe you can download the form online somewhere.
    are u sure u can get multi entry if it's his first time in china, every other passport vis seems like you have start with single/doouble, then 6 months multi, then 1 year multi , ?(after that 3 years if you have roa status)

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    US passport holders can usually get the one year multi when they apply in the US; when applying in Hong Kong (assuming no HKID card and no previous visas), they are probably limited to a double entry 6 month China visa.


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    If you avoid opening times as well as Monday and Friday's the queue at the visa section is generally not too bad and they will be able to advise you. At least you would them know for certain what you will require?


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    Quote Originally Posted by EricBow:
    If you avoid opening times as well as Monday and Friday's the queue at the visa section is generally not too bad and they will be able to advise you. At least you would them know for certain what you will require?
    I'm not sure if the Visa Office is the best place for advice. Getting the visa often involves the minimum of communication, while refusal of a visa often comes with a barked instruction such as 'apply in home country' or 'flight ticket and accommodation needed'. It is not really a place where negotiation takes place - the visa clerk will just walk away. This does happen occasionally - usually to nationalities which are suddenly in China's black book.

    If the OP does want professional advice, best to pay a bit more and go to one of the specialist visa agents (not CTS) in Hong Kong.

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    Yes there is no question and answer at the visa office but I would avoid the travel agents. The information is all available online.

    As for double entry versus multiple entry, they all cost the same price. So we opted for multiple.


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