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08-05-2008, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by HKNewBi  This is legally possible! | OK obviously I need to be slightly more precise. It is not possibly legally to be resident in Hong Kong for a period of more than 180 days and not have a HKID card (unless aged less than 11). Immigration Department - Who should apply Immigration Department - Exemptions | |
08-05-2008, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jaykay Interesting this morning at Lowu, they were asking all multi holders if they had HKID. The person in front of me did not so got pulled aside and my colleague who came through a bit later said the same happened to the person in front of him.
Processing was extremely slow this morning and as a result big queues. And in answer to a question way back in this thread a British guy did go through ok with his new passport with visa in the old one. | They started doing in this on Monday, but it has been random all week. Sorry, I put it in a separate post.... | |
08-05-2008, 01:38 PM
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I have a multi "L" with HKID. Went into Shenzhen and back last Saturday. The entry to Lo Wu was as usual (and there were hardly any foreigners in the queue). Coming back, likewise, except that the immigration person on the China side scrutinized my passport for several minutes. I was tempted to push the "dissatisfied" or "unhappy" button on their little rating machine but I know what would have happened then ...
Anyway I think it's unrealistic to expect any improvements until after the Olympics. Miracles can happen but that's why we call them miracles. | |
09-05-2008, 10:31 AM
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| | | I was sent back this morning from Wanchai Ambassy with empty hand even though I am chinese-canadian holding valid HKID and have a family in Shenzhen.
I was told to present a return ticket from SZ to HK to process the application. | |
09-05-2008, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by membrane I was sent back this morning from Wanchai Ambassy with empty hand even though I am chinese-canadian holding valid HKID and have a family in Shenzhen.
I was told to present a return ticket from SZ to HK to process the application. | what! their really that strick now ha, at the border this morning, Friday, there was just 3 of us 
don't you have an Octopus Card or Similar to show that you can come & go anytime?
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09-05-2008, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Goloh Going in or coming out? | Has always been coming in. Going out hasn't been a problem. | |
09-05-2008, 01:29 PM
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| | | An interesting development...
As I posted earlier, my niece was granted a 1yr multi-entry (L) visa about 3 weeks ago at the China embassy in Chicago, US. Yesterday, her friend who is also coming out with her, went to apply for her visa (listed all same information as my niece). However, the application was not taken as she couldn't produce hotel confirmation (which was obviously not a requirement just a few weeks ago). She was told that if I send her a letter of invitation, confirming that she will be staying in Hong Kong and only go for day trips to Shenzhen, then the application can be submitted.... HUH??? Seriously, who comes up with this stuff????
So I am going to go and have some kind of an official looking stamp made so that I can put it on my letter....and make it look formal.   | |
09-05-2008, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by climber07 As I posted earlier, my niece was granted a 1yr multi-entry (L) visa about 3 weeks ago at the China embassy in Chicago, US. Yesterday, her friend who is also coming out with her, went to apply for her visa (listed all same information as my niece). However, the application was not taken as she couldn't produce hotel confirmation (which was obviously not a requirement just a few weeks ago). She was told that if I send her a letter of invitation, confirming that she will be staying in Hong Kong and only go for day trips to Shenzhen, then the application can be submitted.... HUH??? Seriously, who comes up with this stuff????
So I am going to go and have some kind of an official looking stamp made so that I can put it on my letter....and make it look formal. | get a harmonise looking stamp made. | |
09-05-2008, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by membrane I was sent back this morning from Wanchai Ambassy with empty hand even though I am chinese-canadian holding valid HKID and have a family in Shenzhen.
I was told to present a return ticket from SZ to HK to process the application. | As per another posting in this thread - Did you not present your octopus card ? Thats a valid return ticket SZN - HK. | |
09-05-2008, 05:00 PM
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| | | return ticket SZ - HK
yes Boris I did the same when I had my application - I showed her my OCTOPUS CARD - you know what she said ? " I cannot talk with you .........." and that was it .......
Be warned the counter 5 there in WAN CHAI - you better behave this girl sitting there is "full of love" for all gweilos !!!!!!!! | | Tools | Search | | | | | Rate This Thread | | | All times are GMT +8. The time now is 06:10 AM. | |
