[pin]

Originally Posted by pin

Just had confirmation from work that we can now apply for multiple entry visas again. I think work uses CTS for visas.

Had further update, this only applies to people with HKID. Also as a non permanent resident I have been told I can only apply for a 6 month visa, however don't know how was before April.

[Boris]

Before the stop they would only confirm that you WOULD get a 6 months ( as non perm HKID ) BUT -- you could apply for one year and IF you had a record of this or longer before, they would consider you for the it.

I have many 2 yrs visa ( issued UK ) and the 1 yr was issued to me at Wanchai as a non perm HKID. It expired in March just before the stop !

If you are perm HKID there is an option to get 2 yrs visa.

3 yrs is not usual and ( I am informed ) reserved for home countries on Non Chinese Nationals. I.E. in the country where you where born and permanently live as a citizen. The reason it does not apply in HK would be because Chinese don't need a visa. They have the ID and don't need a passport to transit the border.

If your a perm HKID your still a foreigner to them.

[Ritakel]

Hi, Does anyone know if it is possible to get a 5 day visa at one of the Shenzhen borders (either Shekou ferry port or Luohu). I am an Irish passport holder. Thanks a lot.

[pin]

Just got my 6 month visa today.

CTS would not apply for a 1 year one for me, even though I already had a six month visa (which ran out during the ban).

[hktraveller]

Originally Posted by pin

Just got my 6 month visa today.

CTS would not apply for a 1 year one for me, even though I already had a six month visa (which ran out during the ban).

Do you have the 30 days per trip restriction?

[pin]

Originally Posted by hktraveller

Do you have the 30 days per trip restriction?

yep, got that restriction.

[Ritakel]

Hi Pin, How long did it take to process your 6 month visa.? Do you think same day visa processing is available again ? Thanks.

[pin]

Originally Posted by Ritakel

Hi Pin, How long did it take to process your 6 month visa.? Do you think same day visa processing is available again ? Thanks.

I got mine after four working days, through CTS.

I think they can process it quicker, but will charge more.

BTW CTS are expensive.

Other agents will probably be back to normal in a few weeks.

[alexander Bundt]

Are the documentary requirements back to normal too? I am a HK permanent resident renewing a 3-year multi entry visa. Will I need a letter of invitation?

[hktraveller]

Originally Posted by alexander Bundt

Are the documentary requirements back to normal too? I am a HK permanent resident renewing a 3-year multi entry visa. Will I need a letter of invitation?

I believe not. At least a German friend of mine got it without anything besides his permanent HKID.