China Visa - quickest place to get one?

Posted by maz27 (887 days ago)

I'm planning to go to Shenzhen next week and need to get a china visa in advance of my trip.

Where does everyone go to get it done? What do I need besides my passport and some money?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by Bama Expat (887 days ago)

My husband and I have used the following agency several times:
http://www.fbt-chinavisa.com.hk/ They are close to the Intercontinental Grand Stanford in Kowloon.

You just need your passport and the money.

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by GreenM&M (886 days ago)

I typically go directly to obtain a Chinese Visa in Wan Chia, Hong Kong at:

PRC Visa Office
7/F, Lower Block
China Resources Bldg
26 Harbor Rd., Wanchai
Tel: 3413-2424

Chinese visas may also be obtained through the China Travel Service:

The China Travel Service (CTS)
C.T.S. House
G/F, 78-83 Connaught Road, Central
Hong Kong
Tel: 2853-3888
Fax: 2543-2671

The China Travel Service (CTS) Kowloon Office
1/F, Alpha House
27-33 Nathan Road
Kowloon
Tel: 2315-7188
Fax: 2315-7292

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Meiguoren (885 days ago)

Well, you also need a visa photo.

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by Shanghaimike (883 days ago)

You can get a Visa at Lo Wu Train Station from CTS, it will take 1hr.... YES ONE HOUR!!! There's even a Starbucks upstairs that they will take you to wait.
You will need your Passport, 2 Passport photos and an address in China to fill out on the form. Done.
More difficult & expensive if you have a US Passport.

(I am based in Shanghai)

Posted by Bama Expat (881 days ago)

The last time we used Forever Bright, we didn't even need a photo. They took my passport in the morning, and I went back at 6 p.m. with my money to pick it up. They told us we only needed to bring a photo if we were getting multiple entry business visas. We didn't fill out any paperwork at all.

(I am based in Guangzhou)