Anyone know the cost of a Visa for China?
Jan 21st, 2007, 04:02 PM
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Anyone know the cost of a Visa for China?
Heading down to the consulate in L.A. tomorrow morning...was told they don't
accept credit cards or checks...sooo...want to know how much cash to bring for the both of us..thanks. Anyone?
Stu T.
accept credit cards or checks...sooo...want to know how much cash to bring for the both of us..thanks. Anyone?
Stu T.
Jan 25th, 2007, 05:07 AM
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Just an FYI. I have to get visas often and driving into NYC for a visa is not fun. There is a company that will do it for you: CIBT
http://www.us.cibt.com/home.aspx
Great turnaround and service.
http://www.us.cibt.com/home.aspx
Great turnaround and service.
Jan 29th, 2007, 12:26 PM
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We're traveling to China in May with Ritz Tours. They say they will get visas for the two of us if we mail them $80. each. We must also send them our passports with the payment for the visas by early March. Passports will be sent back with our documents before the May trip. Is this a safe thing to do?
Feb 2nd, 2007, 10:19 AM
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Just want to add here that I was at the PRC Consulate on 12th Avenue (West Side Highway) and 42nd Street
in New York to drop off my passport and application today. The process is supremely easy; I was in and out in less than 5 minutes.
Cost for single entry is, as mentioned, $50. To be paid in cash, credit card, or company check at time of pickup.
in New York to drop off my passport and application today. The process is supremely easy; I was in and out in less than 5 minutes.
Cost for single entry is, as mentioned, $50. To be paid in cash, credit card, or company check at time of pickup.
Feb 2nd, 2007, 10:55 AM
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EK et al: Last time I had to have a Chinese visa 23 years ago, the tour company (PacDelight) took care of it...the cost was $20, all built into the tour price.
At $50...as noted, we got ours last week in L.A...proof that China as emerged as a very "capitalistic communist" country. (Karl M. is spinning uncontrollably in his grave).
Saw only small evidence of this in 1984..from what I hear, it's dominantly rampant throughout the giant nation today. See ya in Beijing or Shanghai.
Stu T.
At $50...as noted, we got ours last week in L.A...proof that China as emerged as a very "capitalistic communist" country. (Karl M. is spinning uncontrollably in his grave).
Saw only small evidence of this in 1984..from what I hear, it's dominantly rampant throughout the giant nation today. See ya in Beijing or Shanghai.
Stu T.
Feb 2nd, 2007, 11:41 AM
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Stu, I can't wait! Will be checking in here before the trip, of course!
The PRC has a huge building on the West Side highway and the visa aplication room reminded me of the Motor Vehicle Bureau, with flashing digital boards and all. Thankfully it took a lot less time!
The PRC has a huge building on the West Side highway and the visa aplication room reminded me of the Motor Vehicle Bureau, with flashing digital boards and all. Thankfully it took a lot less time!
Feb 4th, 2007, 05:23 PM
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EK...what hotels have you finally selected in Beijing and Shanghai and ...? We now have guides with cars in Beijing, Xian and Guilin and will wing it withut anyone in Shanghai except the Israeli kid who gives tour of the old ghetto and the restored synagogue for about five hours.
Stu T.
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