Originally Posted by
moondog
That's all well and good, but considering the importance of the item being shipped, I would opt, at minimum, for Priority Mail, if not 2-day Fedex/UPS/DHL/etc (these don't cost much more than $10 and provide tracking). BTW, I've taken advantage of this service ~5 times (once involving the DC consulate) and never experienced any problems.
I tried to put a tracking number on my envelope but the person at the post office said that it was not possible and that it would be a "waste of money" since the staff at the Chinese Embassy-Consulate would just drop the envelope to the nearest drop box.
Would a stamped envelope be acceptable for the mail back service?
Also how long did it take for the passport to be mailed back to you?
What are the odds of me getting a one year multiple-entry "L" (tourist) visa?
I don't want to go through all of this trouble for nothing
