China?? most countries give visas for 6 months..?

Question

Now what is the norm for china??? any one..

Thank you all ...your help was very much appreceated...

Thank you all ...your help was very much appreceated...

Answer 1

CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF - *Passport and visa required. Due to tightened
visa policy, travelers may be required to undergo a personal interview.
Transit visa required for any stop (even if you do not exit the plane or
train) in China. Business travelers are required to obtain formal invitation
from Chinese business contact. Tourist visas are issued only after receipt
of a confirmation letter from a Chinese tour agency or letter of invitation
from a relative in China. Single-entry visa requires $50 processing fee,
double-entry visa fee $75 (no personal checks), 1 tourist visa application
form, and 1 photo. Allow at least 4 business days for processing. Visa valid
90 days from date of issue. For longer stays and more detailed information,
contact the Visa Section of the Chinese Embassy, 2201 Wisconsin Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20007 (202/328-2500) or nearest Consulate General: Chicago
(312/803-0098), Houston (713/524-4311), Los Angeles (213/807-8018), New York
(212/330-7409) or San Francisco (415/563-4857). Internet:
www.china-embassy.org


I'm unsure where you heard most countries give you a visa good for 6 months as no that isn't true. Several are 90 days.

Answer 2

Talking from experience here. If you do not have relatives/business or have not traveled to China before, more than likely you will be given a Single Entry (30 days) tourist visa. I tried to get a business (multiple) entry visa for 1 year but was told that I needed a letter from the Chinese Foreign Ministry & that a letter from my company was insufficient.

However, if you have been to China often, you can apply for a multiple entry Visa (Tourist or Business) valid for 1 year (or 6 months)

If you have family in China, you can get a 90 day single entry visa if your family can provide supporting documentation (i.e. letter, work permit etc).

I know what the rubbish on the embassy will say but for most this is what you will get. You can obviously try to get a multiple entry visa, its cost efficient.

Answer 3

One thing to remember is you'll need a double-entry or multiple-entry tourist visa even if you're planning to visit places that are techincally INSIDE China, like Hong Kong or Tibet. The website for the Chinese embassy/consulate in the US is:

http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/default.htm

All the info you'll need is there. I used the site last year and got a 30 day tourist visa without too much hassle.

Answer 4

Getting a tourist visa is easy for most passports as you don't need an invitation, which you do for business or working visas. It is expensive compared to other countries' visa fees (currently $50 USD for U.S. passport holders and $35 for those hold passports from other countries). The usual tourist single-entry visa is valid for thirty days and must be used within three months after it was issued.

Answer 5

6 months - 1 year multiple entry --- have a Hotel in Hong Kong with lots of clout do it for you. It's more expensive, but, trust me, you will get your visa. Don't deal with any bureaucracy yourself if you don't have to. And don't look at the web pages, well, unless you enjoy feeling helpless rage.

Answer 6

I believe it is only for about 30 days. Most countries do not just give one for 6 months. Maybe you have only been to places where you do not need one.