Originally Posted by
geminidreams
When visas dont cost too much its often worth getting a visa and having the extra flexibility to not have to meet a 1 or 2 day deadline.
Agreed completely about the visa.
I would be careful where non-resident as PRC consulates have been changing their mind quite frequently.
In October in BKK the answer was initially "No" and then was "Yes" but only if the applicant went in person- a significant change from even September.
In Milano for example it used to be possible without a permanent residence card- now absolutely not- they will not even consider an application at the moment.