[4getmenot]

We will visit Hong Kong in early next year.
We also plan to go to Shenzhen for a day
or two, by KCR via Lo Wu and apply for
the Visa at China Travel in the border and
walk to Shenzhen. Does anyone know the
current visa fee? I hold a British Passport &
my husband US passport. Is it easy to get
the visa for both. Thanks.

[kirlex]

US citizens are not allowed to get the 'on-the-spot' visa at the Lo Wu border crossing into Shenzhen. But everyone else is. For British citizens I think it is something in the area of 180 HKD. The only option for your husband is to apply for the visa a few days before you want to go to China. It will cost a bit more, however.

[jaykay]

450 HKD for UK citizens at the border.

[kirlex]

Originally Posted by jaykay

450 HKD for UK citizens at the border.

Nope, it is HDK150.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/letters/nea/chi_pc.htm

[Gatts]

I was at the border a few weeks ago, there was a huge sign saying that US passports can NOT get a on-the-spot visa anymore.

[nivantj]

Kirlex.. probably you are refering to an outdated source...

[rani]

$450 for UK passports is correct!

Rani

[kirlex]

Ok, thanks for correcting me. Don't want to give out false information.

[Anthony Green]

DON'T go to the "China Travel Service" - go DIRECT to the issuing office entrance in Harbour Road Wanchai, and lift to 5th floor of China Resources Building. Get a visa in 24 hours - normal service - or a premium co$t for a few hour wait - turn up with passport sized pix for them. Any other "agent" charges additional co$t$ to get you a visa.

[4getmenot]

Thanks everyone, the info is really helpful.