[juergenw]

Originally Posted by pin

just an update.

i'm going to china for work, so got work to sort out a visa. as i understand it the rules for a visa are travel tix and hotel stay, which is all fine. however i got them to get me a double entry visa.

for the first entry i have all the required information, however not for the second entry (because i don't know when i'm going to use it). however despite that i got a double entry visa.

now for my second trip (which i'm planning as just a day trip at some point in the future to sz), will i need to show the immigration officials some sort of proof of transport and/or accommodation?

Let me guess you have received a 2x entry L visa - because who made proof with a hotel booking + ticket back - as you have 2 entry now - I do not really think for the 2nd entry the immigration guy at the border when you go in will ask you for your return ticket or hotel booking - as the visa is issued already - I dont think that the immigration officers at the checkpoints wil ask you for this.

[BenderLives]

so...i still dont hear that anyone received a F visa recently. whether its 1 entry or 2 entry or multi.

anyone?
and if yes...please post the following:

where you applied
your nationality
what documents you had to provide

[Crocodile]

Can someone confirm that they have been cross-border with the APEC card? I haven't been in since the new changes and can't see that there have been any changes, but just want to confrim.

[BenderLives]

just a small update:

I went to CTS today to beg for my life. They explained the following:

1. Your letter from a company in China must state the time you will be in China. For example, to get the most out of this visa craze, your letter should state that you are needed in China several times throughout the next few months. This way it is more of a push for them to issue you a visa that is valid for 2 entries, and doesnt expire for 3 months. ((NO...you can NOT say you are needed for 1 year, as they will not except this letter at all)).

2. You need a ticket of EXIT for China. You do not need to show when or how you will enter China, instead only verifying when you plan to leave China. They do NOT accept an Octopus card. Must show air ticket, KCR ticket, or ferry ticket.

3. If your letter states you will be in Zhuhai for work, then you must show a ferry ticket from Zhuhai. If your letter states you will work in Guangzhou, then you must show a thru-train ticket.

4. Your letter from China company can count as hotel contact information, so a hotel confirmation is not necessary.

5. You need a photo, a passport (that includes your HK visa), and your HK ID card.

6. You do NOT need a letter from the central government office.

The head visa office is the only one to confirm if any of this will be valid, but based on experience this is what CTS said should work in most cases. I applied today for a 2 entry, and I will get result on June 02.

[BenderLives]

another update since it seems this thread is too calm:

a colleague in LA was able to apply directly at China embassy and received a 1 year multiple F visa. This is confirmed.

[pin]

Originally Posted by BenderLives

another update since it seems this thread is too calm:

a colleague in LA was able to apply directly at China embassy and received a 1 year multiple F visa. This is confirmed.

Thanks for that.

Did your colleague have to submit all the info, as stated above?

[BenderLives]

applied using:

- 1 photo
- flight confirmation to HK (first trip only)
- trip itinerary (first trip only) stating where he will visit in China and on what days
- invitation letter from factory
- standard visa application

[Boris]

Thats back to normal then - except for the flight ticket.

In line with what has been intimated before, so lets hope the madness is over and is being undertaken by the Wanchai visa office.

[BenderLives]

as far as ive heard, and experienced these last few days, HK still is not allowed the multi-entry.

[mengfei]

who has seen money magazine last night? the Visa problem was discussed in the show & one French guy was made an example that had to go back home to france to get his visa, but i guess all is ok now?