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2006-11-03 16:19:45 · 9 answers · asked by mgriefman 1 in Travel Asia Pacific China

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any reputable travel agency in hongkong. if you want to save you could get it at the border crossing right before getting into shenzhen.


"One of the most popular places to apply for a visa is at a China Travel Service (CTS), the official travel agency of the People's Republic of China. There are several branches in Hong Kong, including 78 Connaught Rd. Central, Central District (tel. 852/2853 3533; MTR: Central); 62 Sai Yee St., Mong Kok (tel. 852/2789 5970; MTR: Mong Kok); and 27-33 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui (tel. 852/2315 7188; MTR: Tsim Sha Tsui), which is the most convenient with the most convenient hours: It's open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm, and Sunday and holidays from 9am to 12:30pm and 2 to 5pm.

To fill out an application for your visa, you will need your passport (with an expiration date of not less than 6 months) and one passport photograph (you can have your portrait taken here for HK$35/US$4.55; otherwise, there's a portrait machine at the nearby YMCA Salisbury on Salisbury Rd., as well as the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station). It's best to make your visa application at least 3 business days prior to departure; cost of a single-entry visa (valid for 30 days) is HK$210 (US$27). However, if you're in a hurry, you can obtain a visa more quickly by paying more: For HK$360 (US$47), your visa will be processed and available for pickup by 2pm the next day; for HK$480 (US$62), visa applications made before noon will be available by 5:30pm the same day. The cost for a visa at CTS is better than most places (especially hotel tour desks). Note, however, that at the time of going to press, Americans applying for visas were required to pay an extra HK$250 (US$32) to the fees above. While all the visa officials I talked to agreed that it was a retaliatory measure, reasons for the retaliation differed, ranging from U.S. criticism of human rights in China to the fingerprinting of Chinese entering the U.S.

In addition to CTS, another convenient (and even cheaper!) travel agency is Shoestring Travel, on the fourth floor of Alpha House on the corner of Peking and Nathan roads, right next to CTS (tel. 852/2723 2306). Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 7pm and Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 8am to 6pm, it charges HK$180 (US$23) for a single-entry visa if you can wait 2 business days, HK$400 (US$52) if you need it the same day. Again, Americans pay extra."

2006-11-03 18:57:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2 1

You need a visa to enter China, wherever you are from, by applying with the Chinese Consulate responsible for your place of residence. For Hong Kong, nationals from a number of countries (Canada, US, GB, Australia, etc.) can enter Hong Kong with a valid passport only. Check the following link for your country of residence.

2006-11-04 00:33:53 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Phil 6 · 0 0

Allan Y has totally given u all the info you need, I use CTS often I have been in China for 4 years and they have issued me Visas both in Kowloon and HK, they are great, fast and efficient.

2006-11-04 08:01:35 · answer #3 · answered by notachinesemomma 2 · 0 0

It's easier to get a visa through local travel agencies. For Shenzhen, they give out group visas when filed by travel agent. This is cheaper than lining up for yourself.

2006-11-06 00:46:43 · answer #4 · answered by HK gal 5 · 0 0

You can get it in the China Travel Agency.

2006-11-04 17:50:52 · answer #5 · answered by Webballs 6 · 0 0

pretty much any travel agency can help you get a visa...
or go to the PRC Consulate in Wan Chai... or was it in Admiralty?

2006-11-04 06:53:42 · answer #6 · answered by WongFeiHung 3 · 0 0

hongkong immigration department - 5th fl immigration tower , 7 gloucester rd , wan chai .
from mon - fri 8.45 am - 4.30pm

-traveller gurl-

2006-11-04 01:07:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

Allan y got it

2006-11-04 11:07:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

allan y is right

2006-11-05 04:48:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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