The Official Fall 2011 China DO Thread
#106
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Bangkok, Thailand. No longer Palm Coast, FL though still exiled, again, from the Bay Area.
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That said, as I'm living in Taichung now, I'm definitely interested, depending on my Taiwan visa situation. Coming back to Taiwan on July 2, a trip to Shanghai and USA, probably with a Taiwan multi entry 90 day, which would be difficult to do 11/11, but if I land the job and get an ARC, no problem.
On the issue of China visas, I have never had a problem getting one year multi entry L visas, as they are all the same price-US$140, so make some reservations for PVG or PEK in a 12 month period, awards are good especially if you don't have a redeposit fee like with AA EXP, and take those printouts to the visa office and just request the one year muti entry. Maybe it's the nice staff at the San Francisco visa office where I go for them.
#107
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: TPE, SZX, HKG, SAN
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Posts: 272
There was an annual Asia Do on Labor Day weekend for many years until the Cow Do started. Had a great Do in Shanghai when GK and Sean were living in HK, in February I believe. I can't imagine getting bored with the food selection there from what I recall.
That said, as I'm living in Taichung now, I'm definitely interested, depending on my Taiwan visa situation. Coming back to Taiwan on July 2, a trip to Shanghai and USA, probably with a Taiwan multi entry 90 day, which would be difficult to do 11/11, but if I land the job and get an ARC, no problem.
On the issue of China visas, I have never had a problem getting one year multi entry L visas, as they are all the same price-US$140, so make some reservations for PVG or PEK in a 12 month period, awards are good especially if you don't have a redeposit fee like with AA EXP, and take those printouts to the visa office and just request the one year muti entry. Maybe it's the nice staff at the San Francisco visa office where I go for them.
That said, as I'm living in Taichung now, I'm definitely interested, depending on my Taiwan visa situation. Coming back to Taiwan on July 2, a trip to Shanghai and USA, probably with a Taiwan multi entry 90 day, which would be difficult to do 11/11, but if I land the job and get an ARC, no problem.
On the issue of China visas, I have never had a problem getting one year multi entry L visas, as they are all the same price-US$140, so make some reservations for PVG or PEK in a 12 month period, awards are good especially if you don't have a redeposit fee like with AA EXP, and take those printouts to the visa office and just request the one year muti entry. Maybe it's the nice staff at the San Francisco visa office where I go for them.
If you have a 90 days multi-entry visa, you can go to Immigration office in Taichung (2 locations) for visa extension (60-90 days with vaild reservation or ticket, plus residence local police station registration).
Also there is a English hotline for questions: 0800-024-111 (from TW) although I never called before.
Taichung immigratoin office in Chinese character:
1. 臺中市南屯區干城街91號1樓 (old Taichung city)
TEL 04-22549981、04-22542545、04-22541803、04-22548930
2. 臺中市豐原區中山路280號 (old Taichung county)
TEL 04-25261087、04-25269777、04-25261052、04-25263974
For China visa, Lion travel (www.liontravel.com) can help to obtain in Taiwan with some fees (depends on single/double/mulitiple/3m/6m/12m or rapid service). Service charge might be a bit higher then you submit yourself back in US, but quite reliable.
However, visa regulation for China changes time to time and Chinese government never disclose any detail.
#109
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Do you mean you can not enter TW without outgoing ticket with US passport? How about round trip ticket to TW from mainland china, is it ok for US citizen to enter Taiwan without visa?
#110
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Bangkok, Thailand. No longer Palm Coast, FL though still exiled, again, from the Bay Area.
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Posts: 5,153
You can enter TW on US passport, without showing an onward ticket. It is a 30 day Visa exempt status which means you must leave TW on or before the 30th day, not counting the date of arrival. For the 90 day visitor visa, single entry is US$140, I have been asked for proof of a ticket off the island on or before the expiration date of the 90 days. I received one extension of a 90 day visa, as I was leaving for vacation in the US in June, so got a free extension to my departure date, basically, an additional 30 days. 90 day extensions can be arranged for a sufficient reason (YRMV,) and payment of a NT$1000 fee at an Immigration Office.
#112
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Catlett, VA, USA
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We are moving forward to a great event ^ See these updated posts:
- Announcement & Agenda http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16713183-post1.html
- Who's coming http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16713191-post2.html
#113
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RNO, NV, USA.
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 5,063
We are moving forward to a great event ^ See these updated posts:
- Announcement & Agenda http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16713183-post1.html
- Who's coming http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16713191-post2.html
#115
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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At this time there is not deadline. The only issue/deadline may occur when we finalize the tours/dinners and if we need firm commitment to advise the providers. Off hand I would not expect that to be sooner than a week or so before the event.
#117
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: 150km from MAN
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Time to bump the thread and to add...
Attendance: Very interested
Date: Nov 10-14
Number Attending: 1
Hotel Preference: Hilton
Other Activities: Trying to combine with a quick visit to TYO
I'll try and get an openjaw award using US miles but can't decide whether to go to Japan first or the DO first. I'll probably go to TYO first and fly HND-SHA since I'd like to see the new international terminal at HND, but I'm wondering what travelling into the centre from SHA is like with a fair amount of luggage.
I've never been to Shanghai or the mainland China for that matter and am very interested in attending this DO.
Attendance: Very interested
Date: Nov 10-14
Number Attending: 1
Hotel Preference: Hilton
Other Activities: Trying to combine with a quick visit to TYO
I'll try and get an openjaw award using US miles but can't decide whether to go to Japan first or the DO first. I'll probably go to TYO first and fly HND-SHA since I'd like to see the new international terminal at HND, but I'm wondering what travelling into the centre from SHA is like with a fair amount of luggage.
I've never been to Shanghai or the mainland China for that matter and am very interested in attending this DO.
#118
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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Anyone have simple info about getting visa?
#119
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 100
Do need to fill in contact information in China though....
#120
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: 150km from MAN
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I've found this visa FAQ in the China forum and a couple of threads linked from the post very useful.
I'm wondering if I should go ahead and book an award ticket while it's available.
I'm wondering if I should go ahead and book an award ticket while it's available.