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ddarko
Joined: 06 Sep 2011
Location: Seoul, Korea
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 Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:41 am Post subject: china visa for US citizens? |
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sorry, probably a bunch of posts on this, but didn't see a sticky.
Are you supposed to go to the embassy or consulate in Seoul? funky hours? need an appt in advance? cash or special voucher or credit card? waiting time?
basically, anyone ever go and if so, general comments on the whole tourist visa process. trying to get an idea of how long it will be, what docs i need to bring, etc.
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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Go to a travel agent.
You CANNOT do it yourself.
Plan on about $140 (visa fee for US citizens) plus couriers and agents fees ($200 all in for basic service).
You need your ARC (6 months validity remaining at the time of your visa application).
passport
application
passport photo
fee.
Basic service is 4 days PLUS 2 more days for couriers.
Expedited service is 2 days plus 2. (add $20)
Rush service is next day plus 2. (add $30 more)
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ddarko
Joined: 06 Sep 2011
Location: Seoul, Korea
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| Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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sweet thanks.
any good recs on cheap flight tickets? not sure what to fly. figure it's only an hr flight, so budget airlines are cool. |
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young_clinton
Joined: 09 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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| The fees are much higher for Americans and are in my opinion an outrage. Just say no to China. That's what I do. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 1:32 am Post subject: |
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| young_clinton wrote: |
| The fees are much higher for Americans and are in my opinion an outrage. Just say no to China. That's what I do. |
Reciprocity -
Chinese nationals have higher (visa and related) costs and more hoops to jump through for a visa when they want to go to the States than other nationals do.
China simply returns the favor to US citizens wanting to go to China.
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lemak
Joined: 02 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:08 am Post subject: |
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| young_clinton wrote: |
| The fees are much higher for Americans and are in my opinion an outrage. Just say no to China. That's what I do. |
You'll be missed. |
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beast
Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Could you please recommend a travel agency that you've used? |
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lemak
Joined: 02 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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| beast wrote: |
| Could you please recommend a travel agency that you've used? |
For a visa? Any of them can do it - even the chains like Hana Tour or Top Travel. Be aware that many may add a 20 buck service charge to the visa fee if you're not booking a flight with them. |
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