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Originally Posted by 889
(Post 35067343)
Agents don't know your life-long work history or what high school you attended or what social clubs you belong to, etc.
Look at the Oasis site for how they're handling this. https://www.oasischinavisa.com/ We charge $465 for the first visa application processings. Including the Embassy fee, Oasis service fee, and an FedEx overnight returnshipping fee. We charge $425 for every additioanl application in the same order. Zelle and Credit card are accepted for payments. For Zelle please send payment to “Service at OasisChinaVisa.Com” and include the applicant’s name in the memo line. Credit card payments are accepted with an additional 5% processing fee. |
You don't have to make a second trip to the embassy to pick up your passport?
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I just hope that old 10-year Q visas will be allowed to enter China again next month.
It's crazy to spend $500 for a new one. |
Originally Posted by kb1992
(Post 35069691)
I just hope that old 10-year Q visas will be allowed to enter China again next month.
It's crazy to spend $500 for a new one. https://mychinavisa.com/china-visas/family-visit-visa/ |
Originally Posted by moondog
(Post 35069741)
You don't need to use an agent that charges $360 in fees. I'm not plugging mychinavisa, but others here have recommended them in the past:
https://mychinavisa.com/china-visas/family-visit-visa/ I've used them way back, when I first started to go to China; it was a lot more convenient to have them do it, than to struggle through it myself at that point. I still find their charges acceptable. |
Originally Posted by moondog
(Post 35069741)
You don't need to use an agent that charges $360 in fees. I'm not plugging mychinavisa, but others here have recommended them in the past:
https://mychinavisa.com/china-visas/family-visit-visa/ https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...71ef771f03.jpg For people applying for Q2 visa, there is NO need for such proof. Only an invitation letter. This agency isn't keeping up with PRC rules for Q visas. |
Originally Posted by kb1992
(Post 35070433)
This agency isn't keeping up with PRC rules for Q visas. Most likely the agents there know the actual current rules (no proof either way, just guessing). |
Not entry into China, but USA:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/healt...avelers-china/ U.S. to lift covid testing requirements on travelers from China The requirements could be rolled back as soon as Friday I hope so, I fly back to USA next week! :) |
Originally Posted by narvik
(Post 35072254)
Not entry into China, but USA:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/healt...avelers-china/ U.S. to lift covid testing requirements on travelers from China The requirements could be rolled back as soon as Friday I hope so, I fly back to USA next week! :) Let's hope that China will reciprocate.... |
Originally Posted by kb1992
(Post 35073457)
I am pretty sure that you won't have to do covid testing next week:-)
Let's hope that China will reciprocate.... I entered China from HK two weeks ago and was not asked to do a test. I am not a HK resident and entered with US passport with a visa. |
Originally Posted by UA_Flyer
(Post 35075748)
Does China still require Covid Test for travellers originated from US or elsewhere?
I entered China from HK two weeks ago and was not asked to do a test. I am not a HK resident and entered with US passport with a visa. |
Originally Posted by moondog
(Post 35075795)
Yes. HK and Macau are the only exceptions that I'm aware of. I'm guessing the requirement will disappear for other origins fairly soon, but I'm flying next week and already scheduled a PCR test at a CVS in Boston.
Basically, those countries who didn't require PRC-outbound pax to produce a covid test are now exempted: https://www.humanresourcesonline.net...e-1-march-2023 It's now "honor-based".. "Airline companies will no longer check the negative PCR or RAT test results." "Starting from 1 March 2023, instead of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, rapid antigen test (RAT, including RAT home testing kit) results will be accepted for air passengers flying directly to China." |
Originally Posted by YuropFlyer
(Post 35076120)
This has changed. About one week ago..
Basically, those countries who didn't require PRC-outbound pax to produce a covid test are now exempted: https://www.humanresourcesonline.net...e-1-march-2023 It's now "honor-based".. "Airline companies will no longer check the negative PCR or RAT test results." "Starting from 1 March 2023, instead of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, rapid antigen test (RAT, including RAT home testing kit) results will be accepted for air passengers flying directly to China." The new rule applies to travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Laos, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Russia, Switzerland, Hungary, New Zealand, Egypt and South Africa. |
Originally Posted by moondog
(Post 35078104)
An interesting hodgepodge of countries:
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Originally Posted by percysmith
(Post 35078152)
"Science" of reciprocity, I guess.
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Originally Posted by moondog
(Post 35078104)
I suppose, if Taiwan (where I'm connecting) is part of the club, it wouldn't be included on such a list...so, I'll try calling the airline on Monday. I don't expect them to be policy experts, but if they were to give me a convincing green light, I might be inclined to skip the PCR test. |
Originally Posted by YariGuy
(Post 35078188)
If you're transiting I believe you'll still need a PCR test from the US. Even if you enter Taiwan, technically you're required to have a PCR report as well (though airline staff doesn't check -- they merely inform you that there will be "spot checks" at PVG.
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Originally Posted by YariGuy
(Post 35078188)
If you're transiting I believe you'll still need a PCR test from the US. Even if you enter Taiwan, technically you're required to have a PCR report as well (though airline staff doesn't check -- they merely inform you that there will be "spot checks" at PVG.
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Originally Posted by Kmxu
(Post 35078538)
US CDC has lifted the COVID test requirement. I hope that China does the same for US passengers.
Both sides. |
Originally Posted by kb1992
(Post 35078787)
The whole testing thing is stupid.
Both sides. I checked the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC webpage. It has not been posted the updated testing requirements yet. Keep fingers crossed. |
Originally Posted by Kmxu
(Post 35078970)
Or childish. :( :( :( :(
I checked the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC webpage. It has not been posted the updated testing requirements yet. Keep fingers crossed. |
Originally Posted by kb1992
(Post 35070433)
It seems that mychinavisa does not understand the difference between Q1 and Q2 visas. It simply says Family Visit Visa and requires the proof of Kingship
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Originally Posted by Loren Pechtel
(Post 35079745)
And how many people applying for visas are on thrones?
My typo "kingship" :D |
Originally Posted by kb1992
(Post 35070433)
It seems that mychinavisa does not understand the difference between Q1 and Q2 visas. It simply says Family Visit Visa and requires the proof of Kingship
The DC embassy seems fairly flexible with Q2 visas, but I've heard that the San Francisco consulate is applying the Q1 kinship rules to Q2. |
Originally Posted by boat stuck
(Post 35080371)
Consulates are enforcing rules inconsistently.
The DC embassy seems fairly flexible with Q2 visas, but I've heard that the San Francisco consulate is applying the Q1 kinship rules to Q2. |
Another slightly cheaper one:
https://www.chinaentryvisa.com/en/ My fear is that once the old Q visa becomes valid again, the flood of people will push the ticket price to the roof. |
Is it true the Houston embassy is no longer open? I got a 10 year visa from there back in 2017. I assume this is now null and void?
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Originally Posted by enviroian
(Post 35081561)
Is it true the Houston embassy is no longer open? I got a 10 year visa from there back in 2017. I assume this is now null and void?
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Originally Posted by enviroian
(Post 35081561)
Is it true the Houston embassy is no longer open? I got a 10 year visa from there back in 2017. I assume this is now null and void?
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Originally Posted by enviroian
(Post 35081561)
Is it true the Houston embassy is no longer open? I got a 10 year visa from there back in 2017. I assume this is now null and void?
Originally Posted by moondog
(Post 35081576)
The Houston consulate is closed, and your visa probably is suspended. These two points are not related.
However, his visa might be L visa. |
Originally Posted by kb1992
(Post 35082824)
US closed IAH consulate and China closed CTU consulate as retaliation.
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Originally Posted by moondog
(Post 35082830)
The US forced them to close their consulate? I assumed they made that decision on their own because their staff didn't have anything to do.
U.S. Orders China to Close Houston Consulate, Citing Efforts to Steal Trade Secrets |
Per a notice posted outside the Chinese consulate in San Francisco this morning, unexpired 10-year visas are valid for travel again starting Wednesday March 15. They'll start issuing new L (tourist) visas as well.
(Not my photo, but looks legit). https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...996002e12.jpeg |
This is true.
My friend is at SFO Consulate NOW. He said the consular officials told him that old, still valid 10 year visas will be reinstated on March 15. |
I imagine the SF consular officers put this notice up ASAP to get some relief from the long lines (and probably phone calls) over the past few months.
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Seems legit!
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Everyone book their flights now for the rest of the year! Ooof!
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Waiting on my Asia Miles points to transfer, hopefully there are still flights left by Thursday lol. I expect a big run on flights.
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The news is official. See this WeChat official account post from the Chinese Embassy in the US.
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As much as I welcome this news, it won't be good for flight costs for the next few months.
It's going to be a bumpy ride, if not more flights can be added. The high cost will likely still keep the 'usual' tourists from visiting, is my guess. |
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