Updated: 08 /01 /2004.
Source: Chinese Embassy in US.
1. Is an appointment required for a visa application? Can
I entrust someone else to apply for me?
No appointment is required. You may entrust someone else or a travel/visa agent
to come to the visa office for application process, but mail applications are
not acceptable.
2. Can I provide the embassy or consulate with a
photocopy of my passport?
Never. Your must provide your actual passport.
3. My child is traveling to China with me. He cannot sign
on his application; can I sign it on his/her behalf?
Yes.
4. I can't pull out your application from the Internet,
Can you e-mail me one?
We can't e-mail it to you. Please give us your fax number and we can fax one to
you. Or you can give us your address and we can mail one to you.
5. I'm going to China on June 1, and my visa will expire
on June 10. Can I still stay in China for 30 days?
Yes. Usually,a Chinese visa is good for 90 days from the date of issue, which
means, you can enter China Within 90 days (please note the time difference
between China and the U.S.); and duration of stay is 30 days (It is written in
the visa label), which means from the date of your entrance, you can stay in
China for 30 days.
6. Do I have to see a doctor to have the " Physical
examination record for foreigner" filled out?
This form is strictly for those who will study in China over 1 year. If you are
to stay in China for less than one year, you don't have to see a doctor to fill
it out.
7. I am going to Guangdong, then to Hongkong and back to Guangdong for one
night. Does it mean that I must have a double-entry visa?
Absolutely. Double-entry visa means you can enter into mainland of China twice.
Since you are going to Guangdong in the mainland of China twice, you must have
a double-entry visa. Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region (See
information about Hong Kong visa).
8. Can I use a certified envelope to mail my application
to your office?
No problem. You can choose any envelope to mail your application to us. What we
really care about is the return mail. We would like to advise you to use FedEx
or Express Mail, because they are traceable.
The Chinese Embassy and Consulates take authentication
applications sent by mail, but do not take visa
applications sent by mail.
9. I am wondering whether you have received my
application. Can I call you to check the status of my application?
Please don't call us for the status of your application processing unless you
haven't received your application after 15 days of submission. In case of
emergency, you are encouraged to fax us the name of the applicant, and the
telephone number through which we may reach you. We'll answer you as soon as
possible.
10. My return mail would be USPS Priority Mail. Do you
have any idea how much postage I should pay?
We really have no idea about the postage. Please check with the post office. As
we know, the postage depends on the weight of the parcel. For FedEx, include
your credit card number on the airbill and the company will charge your
account.We would like to advise you to use FedEx or Express Mail,because they
are traceable.
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