Chinese Embassies and Consulates
Selected Questions and Answers:
Asked by Mr. Russ(China)
I'm Canadian and have been married to a Chinese lady got two years. We got married and we now both live here. What is the procedure for me to qualify for a long term (5 year) permament visa if I plan to stay longer here? I have now been living here for more than four years.
Answered by Mr.Charles
It is very difficult to get a permanent visa. Please read the Regulations on Permanent Residence of Aliens on the website https://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/refusal.htm, then you know the regulations are so strict and rigorous.
Asked by Ms. Lily(USA)
Hi, I'm a US passport holder. My 1 year Chinese Visa will expire soon, but I need to stay longer for another five days. I don't think I'll have time to renew it prior to my trip.
So my question here is, can I extend or renew it while in Beijing? I thank you in advance for your prompt response.
Answered by Mrs. Lorna(USA)
Yes, you can extend the duration of your visa at the Exit & Enter Department of Beijing Public Security Bureau before it expires.
Asked by Ms. Marja(AUSTRALIA)
I am a German passport holder with a working visa for Australia, wishing to travel soon - is it possible for me to obtain a visa from one of the consulates in Australia (or possibly new Zealand, as I may be traveling here in the next few months)?? Thanks :)
Answered by Mr. Mac
Yes, you can apply from one Chinese consulate in Australia which is near to you because you hold Australian work visa which permits you stay in Australia for a long time. If you apply in New Zealand, you maybe can't get it because you just a temporary visitors to New Zealand. Please bear in mind that single entry tourist L is only valid for 3 months, please don't apply for it too early.
- Last updated on Apr. 23, 2024 -
Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassies and Consulates
Asked by
Alyia Jad from CANADA | May. 06, 2024 00:22
Replyflying through china with two stop overs do i need a visa
Hello Canadian traveller here, I am travelling through KMG and have a layover there for 9 hours and another lay over in Shanghai for 2 hours. I don't go over the 24 hours, however would I still need a visa? Thanks!
Answers (1)
Answered by
Lori | May. 07, 2024 19:16
As long as you leave China within 24 hours (the flight time form KMG to Shanghai and the total layover time), you are eligible for the 24-hour visa-free transit.
Asked by
DHANUSHA from SRI LANKA | May. 01, 2024 23:55
ReplyHONG KONG SINGLE ENTRY VISA
I GOT A HONG KONG SINGLE ENTRY VISA FOR 14 DAYS - CATEGORY IS "VS". I AM FIRST VISITING TO CHINA TRANSITING HONG KONG ON CATHAY PACIFIC AND THEN TRAVELLING FROM CHINA TO HONG KONG BY ROAD AND STAYING 04 DAYS IN HONG KONG . I JUST WANT TO CLARIFY WHETHER SINGLE ENRTY IS SUFFICIANT TO TRANSIT (01 TIME ) AND ENTER IN TO HONG KONG (01 TIME)? oR DO I NEED A DOUBLE ENTRY VISA?
Answers (1)
Answered by
Randy | May. 06, 2024 20:12
If you first land in HK only for transit and have a China visa and ticket to China Mainland, then you are free of HK visa for the transit. For your overall plan, a single entry HK visa is enough.
Asked by
Diane Edwards from USA | Apr. 27, 2024 18:06
ReplyChinese time zodiac is based on time in China. What is the time in China if it’s 5:56am in Honolulu
Answers (1)
Answered by
Marcy | Apr. 28, 2024 19:16
05:56am in Honolulu is 15:56 in Beijing.
Asked by
Jan from USA | Apr. 24, 2024 12:50
ReplyU.S.citizen Transiting in Shanghai for 8 hours
US citizen on way to Hanada Japan and transiting in Shanghai for 8 hours and not leaving the airport Do I need any type of visa.
Answers (1)
Answered by
Joshua | Apr. 24, 2024 23:13
No, you enjoy the 24-hour visa free transit.
Asked by
Chan from MALAYSIA | Apr. 23, 2024 16:09
ReplyVisa on arrival at Luohu port/ station
Possible for family travelling from HK enter Shenzen via train and get visa on arrival at Luohu station? Then return to HK via bullet train to West Kowloon Train station ? Thanks
Answers (1)
Answered by
Keith | Apr. 24, 2024 01:49
Malaysia citizens enjoy 15-day visa-free entry to Mainland China. So if you are all Malaysians, you can enter Shenzhen without applying for VOA. If not Malaysian citizens, then you cannot apply for Shenzhen VOA if by high speed train, but you can apply if by HK MTR and metro to Shenzhen Luohu. As you say you want to apply at Luohu, I think you mean metro train? Because the high speed trains ends at Shenzhen North or Futian, not Luohu.