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YIKES!!! $600USD for Visa from Hong Kong to China...and....
Apr 4, 2007 13:54
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  • GRIZ326
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Thank you for all of the excellent information.

Do you know if I can get all of this paperwork arranged while I am still stateside?

Apr 4, 2007 17:16
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  • APAULT
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You can get your China visa OK in the States, presumably a 3 month one, but maybe you should pay the extra fee and get a double or multiple entry, and yes Jabaroo was right, there is a higher fee for honourable American visitors!

I wouldn't get train or bus tickets in advance - for an unhurried trip like I think you are planning. Retain flexibility at the expense of not always being able to go when you want to.
Apr 4, 2007 23:33
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I'm not sure if this is still current, but it may be worth a shot: The Hong Kong visa office (for mainland visas, that is) can be contacted at:
prerecorded phone: (+852) 3413 2300 (2 hr service)
real person answering the phone: (+852) 3413 2424 (Mon-Fri office hours (HK time, naturally)
fax: (+852) 3413 2312
email: mail.fmcoprc.gov.hk|visa

Remember, visa fees depend on your nationality. Americans pay more than most because the US charges Chinese citizens more than most other countries to get a US visa. Having said that, even for an American, the most expensive same-day service, a visa for the mainland shouldn't cost much more than HK$600.
Apr 4, 2007 23:46
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Thank you for all of the information. Because of what I have read, perhaps I am confused about getting a visa into the mainland. ....and I apologize in advance if this is a foolish question:

If I get a visa to China within the US before I leave, will it be valid for entry from Hong Kong to the mainland? Or is a special entry visa required?
Apr 5, 2007 02:40
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You must get a L visa, right?
The fare for L visa for US citizen: Single entry, 50 dollar. Double entry; 75 dollar. Validity is generally 3 months or 6 month. The Duration of Stay is 30 days.

See the website of Chinese embassy in USA:
http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/zgqz/t84246.htm
Apr 5, 2007 02:42
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U.S. citizens may visit Hong Kong for up to 90 days without a visa
Apr 5, 2007 05:12
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"will it be valid for entry from Hong Kong to the mainland?"

Absolutely. A visa for the mainland is a visa for the mainland. Don't worry about it.
Apr 5, 2007 06:29
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You had me all in a panic as i read this thread then lol We also opted for going to Hong Kong first and we dont need a visa, we are then getting a train up to Beijing. We are going to get our passport for China entry before we go though (mainly so i know theres noproblem with it). This the website i looked at for train details - dont know if its any use to you. http://www.kcrc.com/html/eng/index.asp
Apr 5, 2007 16:05
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Hey Griz, maybe you shouldn't read so much!
Apr 18, 2007 13:50
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check this site for your entry requirement into hong kong

http://www.warriortours.com/embassy/visa_passport/hongkong_visa.htm




auntieagle in shenyang
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