Originally Posted by
Stockjock
Point taken, but it's not exactly just $140. Considering Visa agent fees along with the fact that there are 2 of us, probably closer to $450. If we truly don't need to pay that, I'm inclined to investigate traveling without a Visa. Not saying I won't get one, but I hate spending money and wasting time needlessly.
Consider that you may want to visit China again. It's a big country, lot's to see. Airfare to PRC is cheap. The visa will be good for ten years. Seems like you're putting yourself through a lot of turmoil. As the man said, consider it insurance. Insurance that you can actually get a return on.