Living in China

[SE Asia Joe]

Really, where?

Mmlouie.

Ever since all these Mainlanders started coming to Hong Kong in droves, guest houses have proliferated all over the place.

Mostly close to where these PRC visitors go to I. E. Mongkok, Causeway bay, Tsimshatsui, Wanchai etc.

My friend stayed at one in Mirador Mansion last night at HK 280 whilst another stayed last month at one in Chung King Mansion for $250 - both in Tsimshatsui.

Google for these guest houses. Tons will appear.

SEAJ

[Mmlouie]

You can stay in a Hong Kong guest house for as little as hk $250 a night.

SEAJ

Really, where?

Mmlouie.

[Mua Tur]

Thanks for the reply. If I had to stay over night in HK, I rather stay in Macau for 1-3 days. A 3 star hotel can cost.

About 100 to 180 USD a night in HK. I can get a new visa in Macau? Thanks.

It is not first hand experience. Some peoples connecting with me (specially living in Gunagzhou) getting their visas from Macau, in regular basis. Not sure about the paying amount.

[Ikksman]

Thanks for the reply. If I had to stay over night in HK, I rather stay in Macau for 1-3 days. A 3 star hotel can cost.

About 100 to 180 USD a night in HK. I can get a new visa in Macau? Thanks.

Sorry, I have no idea about Macau.

[SE Asia Joe]

Thanks for the reply. If I had to stay over night in HK, I rather stay in Macau for 1-3 days. A 3 star hotel can cost.

About 100 to 180 USD a night in HK. I can get a new visa in Macau? Thanks.

You can stay in a Hong Kong guest house for as little as hk $250 a night.

SEAJ

[Weelock]

Irene Wan.

August Moon Tour & Travel Co. Ltd (Licence No. 350372 / IATA no. 13300545).

7/ F, Humphrey Plaza, 4-4 A Humphreys Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.

Direct Tel: 3575 9090 Fax: 3553 4837 Mobile: 9039 9428.

E-mail: irene@exotic-holidays.hk.

Website: http://www.exotic-holidays.hk.

Note that FF advises that same day turnaround may no longer be possible.

Cheers.

Thanks for the reply. If I had to stay over night in HK, I rather stay in Macau for 1-3 days. A 3 star hotel can cost.

About 100 to 180 USD a night in HK. I can get a new visa in Macau? Thanks.

[Ikksman]

Do you remember the name, phone or address of place?

Irene Wan.

August Moon Tour & Travel Co. Ltd (Licence No. 350372 / IATA no. 13300545).

7/ F, Humphrey Plaza, 4-4 A Humphreys Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.

Direct Tel: 3575 9090 Fax: 3553 4837 Mobile: 9039 9428.

E-mail: irene@exotic-holidays.hk.

Website: http://www.exotic-holidays.hk.

Note that FF advises that same day turnaround may no longer be possible.

Cheers.

[FreebieFan]

Some years ago, I obtained new China tourist visas in HK through a travel agency. They provided same day service as long as I delivered passport to them before 10:30 am, and returned to pick up passport about 6:00 pm.

This service was not expensive and totally painless, but I can't remember the cost. I had also used the same travel agent to book flights within China, which was also a painless and troublefree service.

Cheers.

From my recollection there were many travel agents that did this service previously.

However as of last year the rules had changed yet again and the express service was a minimum of 24 hours, requiring an overnight stay in HK.

2. 5 days for normal service.

[Weelock]

This service was not expensive and totally painless, but I can't remember the cost. I had also used the same travel agent to book flights within China, which was also a painless and troublefree service.

Cheers.

Do you remember the name, phone or address of place?

[Apple Court]

Actually, I have gotten many tourist visa in the past. Most of the tourist visas were for 1 yr and multi entries. The duration was for 90 days. The cost was 140 USD.

Maybe I didn't explain myself. What I want to do is renew my expiring visa while I am still in China. For example, if my 1 yr visa was expiring Aug 30,2014 and I am currently in China, I want to get another visa.

I guess if I don't get an answer, I have to go the Chinese Embassy. I tried calling but it was constainly busy.

100% sure you can't normally extend in China. Where is there a Chinese Embassy or Consulate inside China?? HK is your best option, but as mentioned previously, rules keep changing, so best to check with a HK travel agent in advance. Try to avoid HK on the weekend, too expensive and packed with mainland shoppers. Please post what you end up with, I'm curious what the current limits are.

[Ikksman]

You can not get another visa or even extend the period of your stay (unless its and emergency etc) whilst you're in China.

You can usually get another visa in Hong Hong Kong via the local Foreign Ministry office - http://www.fmcoprc.gov.hk/eng/zgqz/ - but please note that such privilege had in the past been suspended at their whim, for any number of reasons and usually without much pre-warning.

SEAJ

Some years ago, I obtained new China tourist visas in HK through a travel agency. They provided same day service as long as I delivered passport to them before 10:30 am, and returned to pick up passport about 6:00 pm.

This service was not expensive and totally painless, but I can't remember the cost. I had also used the same travel agent to book flights within China, which was also a painless and troublefree service.

Cheers.

[SE Asia Joe]

Actually, I have gotten many tourist visa in the past. Most of the tourist visas were for 1 yr and multi entries. The duration was for 90 days. The cost was 140 USD.

Maybe I didn't explain myself. What I want to do is renew my expiring visa while I am still in China. For example, if my 1 yr visa was expiring Aug 30,2014 and I am currently in China, I want to get another visa.

I guess if I don't get an answer, I have to go the Chinese Embassy. I tried calling but it was constainly busy.

You can not get another visa or even extend the period of your stay (unless its and emergency etc) whilst you're in China.

You can usually get another visa in Hong Hong Kong via the local Foreign Ministry office - http://www.fmcoprc.gov.hk/eng/zgqz/ - but please note that such privilege had in the past been suspended at their whim, for any number of reasons and usually without much pre-warning.

SEAJ

[Weelock]

Your tourist visa is usually only good for 60-90 days per stay in China (shows on your visa next to "duration of stay" You need to leave and return to get more time. There is normally a limit to number of entries on an L visa also, 2 is common. That is shown on your visa also. You'll need to see in advance what type of visa you can get in HK.

You can't get a new tourist visa inside China. The PSB will extend for a short period under some circumstances (medical for example).

Actually, I have gotten many tourist visa in the past. Most of the tourist visas were for 1 yr and multi entries. The duration was for 90 days. The cost was 140 USD.

Maybe I didn't explain myself. What I want to do is renew my expiring visa while I am still in China. For example, if my 1 yr visa was expiring Aug 30,2014 and I am currently in China, I want to get another visa.

I guess if I don't get an answer, I have to go the Chinese Embassy. I tried calling but it was constainly busy.

[Mighty Spearsman]

Help with Visa question.

I currently have a 1 year tourist visa for China that is expiring in a few months. What is the currently price to get a new tourist visa while in China. The 1 yr tourist visa was giving at a Chinese Embassy in the USA and the cost was $140 USD.

I'm a USA citizen and I know each country is different for prices.

I wonder if it's cheaper to get it in Hong Kong or in Macau.

Since you are a US citizen, your best bet is to check with the nearest US embassy or consulate. That's one of the main reasons why they are there, to provide service to citizens like you.

If you haven't already done so, you should register on line with the USA State Department's STEP Program (web link below) to let them know that you're in China long-term. That way, if the shit ever hits the fan and US citizens have to pack up and leave, the State Department can contact you. And if you have a personal emergency such as losing your passport or getting sick, you'll already be in the system and it will be easier for them to help you.

http://travel.state.gov/content/pass...h/go/step.html

Finally, if you haven't done so already, scan the face page of your passport, save it on a flash drive or on your laptop and also e-mail it to yourself. That way, if you ever do have a lost or stolen passport, you can easily print out a copy of the face page to (a) help you get a new passport more quickly and (b) serve as a temporary ID

[Apple Court]

Help with Visa question.

I currently have a 1 year tourist visa for China that is expiring in a few months. What is the currently price to get a new tourist visa while in China. The 1 yr tourist visa was giving at a Chinese Embassy in the USA and the cost was $140 USD.

I'm a USA citizen and I know each country is different for prices.

I wonder if it's cheaper to get it in Hong Kong or in Macau.

Your tourist visa is usually only good for 60-90 days per stay in China (shows on your visa next to "duration of stay" You need to leave and return to get more time. There is normally a limit to number of entries on an L visa also, 2 is common. That is shown on your visa also. You'll need to see in advance what type of visa you can get in HK.

You can't get a new tourist visa inside China. The PSB will extend for a short period under some circumstances (medical for example).