OK. I a transiting PEK twice in January (to and from CNX). I also will be staying in PEK for one night in April and going on a cruise.

The cruise will include a 2 night port call, staying on the ship, in PVG. I know I will need a VISA for that.

I'm getting a little freaked now. I am trying to decipher the Chinese Visa page but it looks like I can get a multiple entry visa good for six months? Am I reading this correctly.

I live near NYC and go in in person usually but I hate the two trips into the city for drop off and pick up. What determines same day turnaround?

Cheers