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| Re: Getting a Chinese visa in Vladivostok, Russia, as a US citizen
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Posted on: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:58:07 +0200
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In article <1193392140.824760.311390@v3g2000hsg.googlegroups.com>,
Adrienne says...
> I'm a US citizen, and I'd like to get a Chinese tourist visa in
> Vladivostok, Russia (I'm living in Russia until June 2008). I'd like
> to go to China (Beijing, and maybe Shanghai and Nanjing) at the end of
> December/beginning of January. I've been reading various websites and
> websites of consulates, but it's kind of confusing. Does anyone have
> a definite answer?
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> As far as I can tell, I need my passport, money, application form
> (this can be filled out at the consulate), 1 color photograph, and an
> invitation from a Chinese tour agency authorized by the Chinese
> government.
I've never needed an invitation to get a visa for China. Individual
travel is allowed in China.
> Can anyone recommend a Chinese agency? I don't need to book a tour,
> as I'll be meeting friends there. How much should this cost
> approximately? Will tour agencies give me a letter, even though I
> won't be using any of their other services?
As I wrote you are allowed to travel independently in China.
> Do I also need tickets showing when I'm leaving China?
I never had to show mine.
> How long does it take to get a visa? What's the shortest amount of
> time I can do it in?
Here in Munich you can get it in three days at the Consulate. You must
be either a German citizen or a foreigner residing in Germany.
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Alfred Molon
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