Originally Posted by lsquare

I haven't been to the Mainland in 9 years. I'm planning to go either later this year or the middle of next year. I heard that there is now a 10 year multiple entry visa available for Canadians. How much is that and what are the details of this visa? Since I haven't booked airfare yet, is it still possible for me to get the visa now? The problem is that I work during the weekdays and unless I'm mistaken, the consulate office in Vancouver is only opened on the weekdays. I have the next couple of Mondays off and I just want to get it so that I don't have to find the time to get the visa later. Are they picky about photo sizes now? I think I read somewhere a couple of years ago that is the case. The last time I applied for the visa, I just used a regular passport size photo without any issues. I also can't find my old passport with a Chinese visa at the moment. I think I read somewhere that if I present an old visa, it'll help speed up the application process?