[KnowItAll]

Just heard back from Boris (I'll let him post the colorful version of the story).

1) No "multi entry" visas being issued. Max 2 entry. Being blamed on a computer problem. Which in sync with what someone posted earlier saying that Beijing has essentially turned of the multi-entry type visa on the computer system.

2) US citizens are now being charged HK$ 1050 for their visas, while UK citizens are being charged $450 or something like that ...

All of this makes *SO* much sense ....

[KnowItAll]

>> 1) anything else we can do or try or just sulk and wait?

Put pressure on your countries chambers of commerce to react to this situation. They've all been VERY quiet.

[Sleuth]

Originally Posted by KnowItAll

2) US citizens are now being charged HK$ 1050 for their visas, while UK citizens are being charged $450 or something like that ...

All of this makes *SO* much sense ....

They made that change on US passports back in late Feb/early March. All US visas cost the same amount, regardless of length. Now if you shorten all the lengths you ccan make a lot of money.

Jaykay--"septics", very nice.

[jaykay]

Sleuth - a term of endearment from London where many words do nothing but rhyme!

And trust me septic is much better than sherman!

[Mats]

I applied for 12 month multiple entry on 26 March and picked up the nice new visa on Monday 31 March thru China Visa in TST. Cost $1500 with Australian Passport. Just lucky I guess.

Go to Canton Fair next week so pleased to hear that cancellation or conversion to single entry is just a nasty rumour... Well I'll tell u if it aint.

[Sleuth]

Originally Posted by jaykay

Sleuth - a term of endearment from London where many words do nothing but rhyme!

And trust me septic is much better than sherman!

They use the same terms in Aussie. You crazy-Cockneys.

[Boris]

Originally Posted by KnowItAll

Just heard back from Boris (I'll let him post the colorful version of the story).

1) No "multi entry" visas being issued. Max 2 entry. Being blamed on a computer problem. Which in sync with what someone posted earlier saying that Beijing has essentially turned of the multi-entry type visa on the computer system.

2) US citizens are now being charged HK$ 1050 for their visas, while UK citizens are being charged $450 or something like that ...

All of this makes *SO* much sense ....

Now I'm back in Mi Casa I can report all as reported by KIA is true.

The little darling behind the counter unfortunately did not respond to my sexy eyes and dashingly handsome good looks so I settled on a single entry for my upcoming trip ( HKD450 ) in the hope the " broken comptuer " will be fixed.

HK.Com its a job for you I think. There looks like money to be made !!

The most humorous thing I found was that the girl, whilst explaining " its a technical problem, the computer is broken " spoke whilst cherrying up her lovely face as she realised the Gweilo was on to her from the very start.

Talking to people waiting it seemed most where unaware and to cap it all there are no notices informing you . Quote from the helpers " I don't know anything about it. Ask at the window. Maybe you can. " I parried with " maybe its a timing thing " and received blank looks.

I will talk to some contacts tomorrow at HKTDC to see if they are suiting up Rambo style to get us back what we need as an essential part of doing business here. Otherwise - whats the point of being here.

[Alby]

Originally Posted by Boris

Now I'm back in Mi Casa I can report all as reported by KIA is true.

The little darling behind the counter unfortunately did not respond to my sexy eyes and dashingly handsome good looks so I settled on a single entry for my upcoming trip ( HKD450 ) in the hope the " broken comptuer " will be fixed.

HK.Com its a job for you I think. There looks like money to be made !!

The most humorous thing I found was that the girl, whilst explaining " its a technical problem, the computer is broken " spoke whilst cherrying up her lovely face as she realised the Gweilo was on to her from the very start.

Talking to people waiting it seemed most where unaware and to cap it all there are no notices informing you . Quote from the helpers " I don't know anything about it. Ask at the window. Maybe you can. " I parried with " maybe its a timing thing " and received blank looks.

I will talk to some contacts tomorrow at HKTDC to see if they are suiting up Rambo style to get us back what we need as an essential part of doing business here. Otherwise - whats the point of being here.

And how long was the line at China Resource Building same normal long line or extra extra long?

I am suspecting that in a few weeks time if the so called policy is not overturned then the lines will become longer.

[rani]

I have a 2 year multiple entry visa and this is the first time Chinese immigration has asked to see my HK ID card.

[Boris]

Originally Posted by Alby

And how long was the line at China Resource Building same normal long line or extra extra long?

I am suspecting that in a few weeks time if the so called policy is not overturned then the lines will become longer.

The line was just as long as normal . Its always a pain to get in the building because of the security you go through. However -- it was a happy queue !!