Travel Agent - China Visa ?
Feb 16, 2016, 12:22 pm
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Travel Agent - China Visa ?
Has anyone used a travel agent to get a 10 year china visa ? I'm based out of Austin and hoping to do a few MR before AA changes to revenue based by June
Would appreciate input
Thanks
Andrew
Would appreciate input
Thanks
Andrew
Feb 16, 2016, 1:11 pm
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Isn't transit visa applicable when point of entry and exit are different ? Example
Los Angeles - Beijing
Beijing - Hong Kong
Will transit be issued if I stay 3 days in Beijing and leave from Beijing back to LAX?
Los Angeles - Beijing
Beijing - Hong Kong
Will transit be issued if I stay 3 days in Beijing and leave from Beijing back to LAX?
Feb 16, 2016, 1:51 pm
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Yes. But it would be wise to contact the Chinese embassy in your country.
Feb 16, 2016, 5:09 pm
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Feb 16, 2016, 7:12 pm
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Feb 17, 2016, 8:20 am
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Thanks Guys..
The TWOV.. states very clearly.. one has to exit to another country in order to get the 24, 72 or 144 hour visa.
I can come from LAX to Beijing and leave back from Beijing to go back to LAX.
I was hoping to use the Hainan Airlines promo fare.. of $507 (and crediting those miles to Alaska Air)
- from LAX to Beijing or Shanghai requiring a min 3 day stay,
- but I guess it's best to apply for a 10 year visa
- Tickets need to be bought by 2-20 but travel is allowed till 4-30 , so enough time to get visa and get a couple of MR under the belt to get MVP Gold
-which means one can get AA Plat status for the year as well
The TWOV.. states very clearly.. one has to exit to another country in order to get the 24, 72 or 144 hour visa.
I can come from LAX to Beijing and leave back from Beijing to go back to LAX.
I was hoping to use the Hainan Airlines promo fare.. of $507 (and crediting those miles to Alaska Air)
- from LAX to Beijing or Shanghai requiring a min 3 day stay,
- but I guess it's best to apply for a 10 year visa
- Tickets need to be bought by 2-20 but travel is allowed till 4-30 , so enough time to get visa and get a couple of MR under the belt to get MVP Gold
-which means one can get AA Plat status for the year as well
"Yes" don't cut it here as an answer, and I think incorrectly answers the question. I believe rafernandes is asking if he can stay 3 days in Beijing and come directly back to LAX (LAX to Beijing to LAX) without a visa (TWOV). The answer is no.
Exactly. Best to point people to this: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/china...er-thread.html
Exactly. Best to point people to this: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/china...er-thread.html
Feb 18, 2016, 12:59 pm
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Thanks Guys..
The TWOV.. states very clearly.. one has to exit to another country in order to get the 24, 72 or 144 hour visa.
I can come from LAX to Beijing and leave back from Beijing to go back to LAX.
I was hoping to use the Hainan Airlines promo fare.. of $507 (and crediting those miles to Alaska Air)
- from LAX to Beijing or Shanghai requiring a min 3 day stay,
- but I guess it's best to apply for a 10 year visa
- Tickets need to be bought by 2-20 but travel is allowed till 4-30 , so enough time to get visa and get a couple of MR under the belt to get MVP Gold
-which means one can get AA Plat status for the year as well
The TWOV.. states very clearly.. one has to exit to another country in order to get the 24, 72 or 144 hour visa.
I can come from LAX to Beijing and leave back from Beijing to go back to LAX.
I was hoping to use the Hainan Airlines promo fare.. of $507 (and crediting those miles to Alaska Air)
- from LAX to Beijing or Shanghai requiring a min 3 day stay,
- but I guess it's best to apply for a 10 year visa
- Tickets need to be bought by 2-20 but travel is allowed till 4-30 , so enough time to get visa and get a couple of MR under the belt to get MVP Gold
-which means one can get AA Plat status for the year as well
As you rightly concluded, you should get the visa. It will be good for 10 years.
Feb 21, 2016, 10:13 pm
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