When I come back from Australia, I have to wait for a flight to Germany in China (8 hours) and I would like to use this time to go out and see a bit of the country. However, I read that I need an invitation to get my visa. Is this true? Furthermore, I would like to know if it is possible to get the visa without having to physically go to the consulate/embassy. Is it possible to tramit it per post? Looking forward to your answer.
Sep. 2,2009 20:35 Mr.Chris replied:
Where will yo stop in China?
Sep. 3,2009 11:57 Ms.Sonanini(Germany) replied:
Hi Chris, I will stop in Peking. Thanks!
Sep. 3,2009 21:45 Ms.Quenna replied:
If you will stop st beijing, you will need to apply for a transit visa. An invitation letter is not necessary for China Transit visa application. China embassy in Germany don't accept visa application by post, but you can entrust a trave agency to process tha visa for you if you don't want to go to the embassy in person.
Sep. 3,2009 21:33 Mr.leeovisa(China) replied:
You can apply for a transit visa (Category: G) or a standard tourist visa (Category: L) http://www.cn-visa.com/g_visa.asp
If you don't leave the airport, you even don't need a China visa.
12.
Aug. 25,2009 09:45
Reply
Ms.So said:
Hello, I'm a chinese and live in germany since 7 years. The passport I hold is HKSAR and it will be unvaild in two years time. Can I get a new one here in Germany? Can you give me some concerned information? Or it's better for me doing that in Hong Kong?
Aug. 25,2009 20:34 Mr.Bahar replied:
You can just renew your passport from teh Chinese embassy in Germany.
13.
Aug. 25,2009 09:10
Reply
Ms.Adina(Germany) said:
Dear Mrs. Adeline,
thank you very much for your reply. I just want to confirm one matter: So can I apply for an F Visa in Kuala Lumpur although my invitation letter from a Chinese authority says in the first line "please apply forthwith for visa the Chinese Embassy in Germany with this form" ? Unfortunately it's not possible to issue another letter.
Thanks a lot for your help!
Adina
Aug. 25,2009 20:33 Mr.Babul replied:
If the invitation letter from the Chinese authority says that you should apply for the visa in Germany, I'm afraid that you are not able to get the visa in Kuala Lumpur.
14.
Aug. 24,2009 10:00
Reply
Mr.Weightman(Australia) said:
Hi I am an Australian citizen and a British passport holder. I am currently living in Frankfurt, Germany. I would like to know how to get a visa to visit my uncle in Shanghai. I can get a letter of invatation noworries just nnot sre what to do as I dont live in my home counrty? What shall I do?
Aug. 24,2009 21:33 Mr.Rich replied:
You can just apply for the visa from the Consulate-general of China in Frankfurt.
15.
Aug. 20,2009 05:14
Reply
Ms.Adina(Germany) said:
Hello there!
I have a question and I hope you can help me! I am currently travelling and will be doing an internship in China. I have an invitation letter from a chinese authority. My question is, whether I can apply for a Chinese F-Visa in Kuala lumpur although I am just in Malaysia for vacation? What do I need for it? Will it be problematic?
Thanks a lot!!! Adina
Aug. 20,2009 19:58 Mrs.Adeline replied:
Yes, you can apply for the Chin aF visa from the China embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with the following documents: a. Your valid actual passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity left before expiration and at least one blank page left in it. b. One completed Visa Application Form with one additional passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable). c. An invitation letter from the host company or unit in China. d. A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit.
16.
Aug. 10,2009 05:16
Reply
Mr.L.Sedillo(USA) said:
Please tell me what the closest China Consulate Office/Embassy to Stuttgart Germany for obtaining visas? Also, can you please tell me where to find the paperwork that I should prepare before visiting the China Emabssy for a 1 year Business visa and please tell me what are the customary processing fees? Thank you.
Aug. 10,2009 20:29 Mr.Jacob replied:
You can either go to the Consulate-general of China in Frankfurt or Munich. You can find the general info. about the visa application on the official website of the two consulates below. http://munich.chineseconsulate.org/chn/ http://frankfurt.chineseconsulate.org/chn/ Anything unclear, you can contact them dierectly through the contacts on the website.
17.
Aug. 10,2009 04:12
Reply
Mr.Lawrence Sedillo(USA) said:
I am an American citizen(American passport)and I am working for Swiss/German Chemical company. I would like to apply for a business 1 year , multiple entry visa, (I have one on my passport for China but it has now expired last year, (I obtained it in US)). I have my letter of invitation from Tianjin now. I will be travelling between our offices in Tinjin and Guangzhou. Can I make this request in Germany or will I have to send my passport back to Chinese embassy in US? I am now in Stuttgart. Thank you for your assistance.
Aug. 10,2009 04:53 Ms.Jessica replied:
You can just apply for you rChina visa from the Chinese embassy in Germany.
18.
Aug. 10,2009 01:01
Reply
Mr.Stephen Jewett(Germany) said:
I have a US passport but currently living in Germany and working for US military. I need a visa to attend the Canton Fair in Guangzhou in October. Can I get a visa at the China Embassy in Berlin and do I need an appointment or can I go to the office and get a visa while I wait?
Aug. 10,2009 04:19 Mr.Adam replied:
You contact the China Embassy in Berlin directly to get the exact info. through the following ways Tel: 49-030-27590883, 27590884 (Answering Service) 49-030-27588572 (Manned Service between 15:00-17:00 on Tuesday, Thursday) Fax: 49-030-27588519 (for Visa, Passport, Notarization & Authentication) 49-030-27588520 (for Consular and Overseas Chinese Affairs)
19.
Aug. 3,2009 04:52
Reply
Mr.Adalgiso(Germany) said:
I plan to go to the Chinese embassy in Berlin to apply for a tourist visa next week. Could somebody know whether it is open on Tuesday?
Aug. 3,2009 20:18 Mr.Victor replied:
The office hours of the consular office: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
20.
Aug. 2,2009 04:13
Reply
Mr.Baecker(germany) said:
I am a german passholder, i would like to visit Shanghai this february and stay about 1 week there. How fast can i get the visa let say for a tourist and for business, where are the differencies?
Aug. 2,2009 04:57 Mr.Ethan replied:
Mr.Baecker, you can get the visa on the same day of submitting visa application if you apply for the rush service. The differences between tourist visa and business visa are: Tourist Visa (L): issued to aliens who come to China for sightseeing, family visiting or other private affairs. Besides your passport, visa application form affixed with one recently taken photo, a Chinese hotel reservation certificate and a two-way air ticket is also required to provide. The Chinese embassy in Japan only issue L visa for the aliens holding Japanese Long-Stay visa (more than one year). So if you don't have the Japanese Long-Stay visa, you can't get a Tourist visa of China. Business Visa (F): issued to aliens who are invited to come to China for a visit, investigations, giving lectures, doing business, carrying out scientific, technical and cultural exchanges, pursuing short-term advanced studies or doing short-term fieldwork, for a period of less than 6 months. Besides your passport, visa application form affixed with one recently taken photo, an invitation letter from an authorized department of Chinese government is also required. If you don't have the Japanese Long-Stay visa, the chinese embassy in Japan still issue you a F visa.
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Jul. 29,2009 04:45
Reply
Mr.Knzle(Germany) said:
Hello, I am german and I would like to visit during my stay in Hong Kong and Macau the cities Shenzhen and Zhuhai. Only for 2-3 days. is it better to get the visa already here in Tokyo or is it easy to get the entry directly in Macau or Hong Kong ? Perhaps there is a long waiting = Thank you for your reply
Jul. 29,2009 04:53 Mr.Alex(HK) replied:
you can get the shenzhen and Zhuhai Special Zone visa quickly and easily at the entry port.
22.
Jul. 26,2009 12:21
Reply
Mr.kingsly(germany) said:
thx for the reply mr joseph but am not going to bring the goods to germany just to buy and it and send it to nigeria were i have my costomers not here in germany i only bring the ones i will waer and some my friends just hand carry . so if i buy the goods is can i send it to niegeria ?
Jul. 26,2009 22:17 Mr.Tyler replied:
You still need to confirm whether the air company could carry so much goods for you, for there is limitation for hand luggage on the plane. Anyway, you an buy as much goods as you can with your tourist visa in China. However, the main point is whether the customs and the air company allows your shipment.
23.
Jul. 25,2009 09:24
Reply
Mr.kingsly(germany) said:
hi good day am courrently bassed in germany with my 3yrs visa but t want to go tochina to do business to send to my county nigeria were am originaly from i have turist visa now but thay said if i buy much good i need to get something like business visa or something like that can i use my turist visa to buy goods there without having problem with the costoms officers to ship my goods and now this is my first time going htere pls can u help me out thx
Jul. 25,2009 21:01 Mr.Joseph replied:
Just as I said below, you can buy as much goods as you can with your tourist visa in China, but the China custom may have limitations for the quantity of goods you can take.
24.
Jul. 25,2009 09:13
Reply
Mr.kingsley(Germany) said:
sir good day can i use my turist vias to by goods at china if am there like more than 500kg goods
Jul. 25,2009 20:49 Mr.Joseph replied:
Yes, you can do that, but I'm not sure whether you can take them back to Germany.
25.
Jul. 23,2009 04:07
Reply
Mr.ayoub hussien(Germany) said:
i am German living in china i have the chinese residence and i want to go traveling to indonesia and i want to know how i can get the indonesian visa without going to the embassy
Mr.ayoub hussien, maybe you can contact a dependable visa agency or travel agency in China. They can apply a Indonesian visa for you, you just need pay some service fees for them.
26.
Jul. 20,2009 04:48
Reply
Mr.channa(Germany) said:
i am in china 4 year now without visa,,(expired)now i want go back to sri lanka..what i can do now?plzzzzz halp to me!!thank you!!
Jul. 21,2009 20:05 Mr.Mark replied:
Mr.channa, you need contact the Embassy ofGermany in Beijing which will arrange repatriation for you.
27.
Jul. 17,2009 05:47
Reply
Mr.Andrew(Germany) said:
Hi - I'm a British businessman working in Germany (for a Germany company) at the moment, and need to get a visa to make a visit to China in 30 days time. Can I apply via the german office, or will I need to apply via the UK?
Jul. 17,2009 21:57 Ms.Vicky(Germany) replied:
You can apply for visa through the China embassy or consulates in Germany if you can show the certificate of your legal status in germany, such as valid German visa, residence permit
Hi, I am a mexican citizen living in Germany. I'd like to ask two things: 1. I am requesting a visa for China in the next days. But I also need to spend 1-day in Hong Kong. Do you know if I require an additional visa for HK too if I am staying just 1 week?? 2. What should I expect when arriving to China and Hong Kong? Am I going to be sent directly to Quarantine? Thank you!
1. You don't need a visa for Hk because Mexico citizens can stay in HK for up to 90 days without a visa. 2. If your temperature is over than 37 degree when going out of airport, you will be sent to Quarantine.
29.
Jul. 16,2009 03:08
Reply
Ms.Barton(Germany) said:
I am flying to Hong Kong from Germany. I have a stop at the Beijing airport and then a couple of hours later I get on my next flight to Hong Kong. Do I need a visa for China even if I am only going to be in the airport for a couple of hours?
Jul. 16,2009 04:49 Mrs.Kaitlyn replied:
Hi, Ms.Barton, you needn't apply for a China visa in such a situation. Please note you can't stay in the Beijing Airport for exceeding 24 hours.
30.
Jul. 14,2009 04:18
Reply
Mr.Leon(Germany) said:
I'm now in Hk, I plans to Shenzhen for 3 days, where can I get the visa?
Jul. 14,2009 04:54 Mrs.Cherry replied:
You can just apply for the Shenzhen special zone visa at the Shekou or Luohu port when entering Shenzhen.
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Travelers' Voices on China Embassy in Germany (36)
11.
Sep. 2,2009 06:23 Reply
Ms.Sonanini(Germany) said:
When I come back from Australia, I have to wait for a flight to Germany in China (8 hours) and I would like to use this time to go out and see a bit of the country. However, I read that I need an invitation to get my visa. Is this true?
Furthermore, I would like to know if it is possible to get the visa without having to physically go to the consulate/embassy. Is it possible to tramit it per post? Looking forward to your answer.
Sep. 2,2009 20:35
Mr.Chris replied:
Where will yo stop in China?
Sep. 3,2009 11:57
Ms.Sonanini(Germany) replied:
Hi Chris,
I will stop in Peking.
Thanks!
Sep. 3,2009 21:45
Ms.Quenna replied:
If you will stop st beijing, you will need to apply for a transit visa.
An invitation letter is not necessary for China Transit visa application.
China embassy in Germany don't accept visa application by post, but you can entrust a trave agency to process tha visa for you if you don't want to go to the embassy in person.
Sep. 3,2009 21:33
Mr.leeovisa(China) replied:
You can apply for a transit visa (Category: G) or a standard tourist visa (Category: L)
http://www.cn-visa.com/g_visa.asp
If you don't leave the airport, you even don't need a China visa.
12.
Aug. 25,2009 09:45 Reply
Ms.So said:
Hello, I'm a chinese and live in germany since 7 years. The passport I hold is HKSAR and it will be unvaild in two years time. Can I get a new one here in Germany? Can you give me some concerned information? Or it's better for me doing that in Hong Kong?
Aug. 25,2009 20:34
Mr.Bahar replied:
You can just renew your passport from teh Chinese embassy in Germany.
13.
Aug. 25,2009 09:10 Reply
Ms.Adina(Germany) said:
Dear Mrs. Adeline,
thank you very much for your reply. I just want to confirm one matter: So can I apply for an F Visa in Kuala Lumpur although my invitation letter from a Chinese authority says in the first line "please apply forthwith for visa the Chinese Embassy in Germany with this form" ? Unfortunately it's not possible to issue another letter.
Thanks a lot for your help!
Adina
Aug. 25,2009 20:33
Mr.Babul replied:
If the invitation letter from the Chinese authority says that you should apply for the visa in Germany, I'm afraid that you are not able to get the visa in Kuala Lumpur.
14.
Aug. 24,2009 10:00 Reply
Mr.Weightman(Australia) said:
Hi I am an Australian citizen and a British passport holder. I am currently living in Frankfurt, Germany. I would like to know how to get a visa to visit my uncle in Shanghai. I can get a letter of invatation noworries just nnot sre what to do as I dont live in my home counrty?
What shall I do?
Aug. 24,2009 21:33
Mr.Rich replied:
You can just apply for the visa from the Consulate-general of China in Frankfurt.
15.
Aug. 20,2009 05:14 Reply
Ms.Adina(Germany) said:
Hello there!
I have a question and I hope you can help me! I am currently travelling and will be doing an internship in China. I have an invitation letter from a chinese authority. My question is, whether I can apply for a Chinese F-Visa in Kuala lumpur although I am just in Malaysia for vacation? What do I need for it? Will it be problematic?
Thanks a lot!!!
Adina
Aug. 20,2009 19:58
Mrs.Adeline replied:
Yes, you can apply for the Chin aF visa from the China embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with the following documents:
a. Your valid actual passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity left before expiration and at least one blank page left in it.
b. One completed Visa Application Form with one additional passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable).
c. An invitation letter from the host company or unit in China.
d. A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit.
16.
Aug. 10,2009 05:16 Reply
Mr.L.Sedillo(USA) said:
Please tell me what the closest China Consulate Office/Embassy to Stuttgart Germany for obtaining visas?
Also, can you please tell me where to find the paperwork that I should prepare before visiting the China Emabssy for a 1 year Business visa and please tell me what are the customary processing fees?
Thank you.
Aug. 10,2009 20:29
Mr.Jacob replied:
You can either go to the Consulate-general of China in Frankfurt or Munich.
You can find the general info. about the visa application on the official website of the two consulates below.
http://munich.chineseconsulate.org/chn/
http://frankfurt.chineseconsulate.org/chn/
Anything unclear, you can contact them dierectly through the contacts on the website.
17.
Aug. 10,2009 04:12 Reply
Mr.Lawrence Sedillo(USA) said:
I am an American citizen(American passport)and I am working for Swiss/German Chemical company. I would like to apply for a business 1 year , multiple entry visa, (I have one on my passport for China but it has now expired last year, (I obtained it in US)). I have my letter of invitation from Tianjin now. I will be travelling between our offices in Tinjin and Guangzhou.
Can I make this request in Germany or will I have to send my passport back to Chinese embassy in US?
I am now in Stuttgart.
Thank you for your assistance.
Aug. 10,2009 04:53
Ms.Jessica replied:
You can just apply for you rChina visa from the Chinese embassy in Germany.
18.
Aug. 10,2009 01:01 Reply
Mr.Stephen Jewett(Germany) said:
I have a US passport but currently living in Germany and working for US military. I need a visa to attend the Canton Fair in Guangzhou in October. Can I get a visa at the China Embassy in Berlin and do I need an appointment or can I go to the office and get a visa while I wait?
Aug. 10,2009 04:19
Mr.Adam replied:
You contact the China Embassy in Berlin directly to get the exact info. through the following ways
Tel: 49-030-27590883, 27590884 (Answering Service)
49-030-27588572 (Manned Service between 15:00-17:00 on Tuesday, Thursday)
Fax: 49-030-27588519 (for Visa, Passport, Notarization & Authentication)
49-030-27588520 (for Consular and Overseas Chinese Affairs)
19.
Aug. 3,2009 04:52 Reply
Mr.Adalgiso(Germany) said:
I plan to go to the Chinese embassy in Berlin to apply for a tourist visa next week. Could somebody know whether it is open on Tuesday?
Aug. 3,2009 20:18
Mr.Victor replied:
The office hours of the consular office: 09:00-12:00, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
20.
Aug. 2,2009 04:13 Reply
Mr.Baecker(germany) said:
I am a german passholder, i would like to visit Shanghai this february and stay about 1 week there.
How fast can i get the visa let say for a tourist and for business, where are the differencies?
Aug. 2,2009 04:57
Mr.Ethan replied:
Mr.Baecker, you can get the visa on the same day of submitting visa application if you apply for the rush service.
The differences between tourist visa and business visa are:
Tourist Visa (L): issued to aliens who come to China for sightseeing, family visiting or other private affairs. Besides your passport, visa application form affixed with one recently taken photo, a Chinese hotel reservation certificate and a two-way air ticket is also required to provide. The Chinese embassy in Japan only issue L visa for the aliens holding Japanese Long-Stay visa (more than one year). So if you don't have the Japanese Long-Stay visa, you can't get a Tourist visa of China.
Business Visa (F): issued to aliens who are invited to come to China for a visit, investigations, giving lectures, doing business, carrying out scientific, technical and cultural exchanges, pursuing short-term advanced studies or doing short-term fieldwork, for a period of less than 6 months.
Besides your passport, visa application form affixed with one recently taken photo, an invitation letter from an authorized department of Chinese government is also required. If you don't have the Japanese Long-Stay visa, the chinese embassy in Japan still issue you a F visa.
21.
Jul. 29,2009 04:45 Reply
Mr.Knzle(Germany) said:
Hello, I am german and I would like to visit during my stay in Hong Kong and Macau the cities Shenzhen and Zhuhai. Only for 2-3 days.
is it better to get the visa already here in Tokyo or is it easy to get the entry directly in Macau or Hong Kong ? Perhaps there is a long waiting =
Thank you for your reply
Jul. 29,2009 04:53
Mr.Alex(HK) replied:
you can get the shenzhen and Zhuhai Special Zone visa quickly and easily at the entry port.
22.
Jul. 26,2009 12:21 Reply
Mr.kingsly(germany) said:
thx for the reply mr joseph but am not going to bring the goods to germany just to buy and it and send it to nigeria were i have my costomers not here in germany i only bring the ones i will waer and some my friends just hand carry . so if i buy the goods is can i send it to niegeria ?
Jul. 26,2009 22:17
Mr.Tyler replied:
You still need to confirm whether the air company could carry so much goods for you, for there is limitation for hand luggage on the plane. Anyway, you an buy as much goods as you can with your tourist visa in China. However, the main point is whether the customs and the air company allows your shipment.
23.
Jul. 25,2009 09:24 Reply
Mr.kingsly(germany) said:
hi good day am courrently bassed in germany with my 3yrs visa but t want to go tochina to do business to send to my county nigeria were am originaly from i have turist visa now but thay said if i buy much good i need to get something like business visa or something like that can i use my turist visa to buy goods there without having problem with the costoms officers to ship my goods and now this is my first time going htere pls can u help me out thx
Jul. 25,2009 21:01
Mr.Joseph replied:
Just as I said below, you can buy as much goods as you can with your tourist visa in China, but the China custom may have limitations for the quantity of goods you can take.
24.
Jul. 25,2009 09:13 Reply
Mr.kingsley(Germany) said:
sir good day can i use my turist vias to by goods at china if am there like more than 500kg goods
Jul. 25,2009 20:49
Mr.Joseph replied:
Yes, you can do that, but I'm not sure whether you can take them back to Germany.
25.
Jul. 23,2009 04:07 Reply
Mr.ayoub hussien(Germany) said:
i am German living in china i have the chinese residence and i want to go traveling to indonesia and i want to know how i can get the indonesian visa without going to the embassy
Jul. 23,2009 04:42
Mr.Bruce Bird(Iceland) replied:
Mr.ayoub hussien, maybe you can contact a dependable visa agency or travel agency in China. They can apply a Indonesian visa for you, you just need pay some service fees for them.
26.
Jul. 20,2009 04:48 Reply
Mr.channa(Germany) said:
i am in china 4 year now without visa,,(expired)now i want go back to sri lanka..what i can do now?plzzzzz halp to me!!thank you!!
Jul. 21,2009 20:05
Mr.Mark replied:
Mr.channa, you need contact the Embassy ofGermany in Beijing which will arrange repatriation for you.
27.
Jul. 17,2009 05:47 Reply
Mr.Andrew(Germany) said:
Hi - I'm a British businessman working in Germany (for a Germany company) at the moment, and need to get a visa to make a visit to China in 30 days time. Can I apply via the german office, or will I need to apply via the UK?
Jul. 17,2009 21:57
Ms.Vicky(Germany) replied:
You can apply for visa through the China embassy or consulates in Germany if you can show the certificate of your legal status in germany, such as valid German visa, residence permit
28.
Jul. 17,2009 13:18 Reply
Ms.CLAUDIALPL(Germany) said:
Hi,
I am a mexican citizen living in Germany.
I'd like to ask two things:
1. I am requesting a visa for China in the next days. But I also need to spend 1-day in Hong Kong. Do you know if I require an additional visa for HK too if I am staying just 1 week??
2. What should I expect when arriving to China and Hong Kong? Am I going to be sent directly to Quarantine?
Thank you!
Jul. 17,2009 21:11
Mr.Alex (Hong Kong/China) replied:
1. You don't need a visa for Hk because Mexico citizens can stay in HK for up to 90 days without a visa.
2. If your temperature is over than 37 degree when going out of airport, you will be sent to Quarantine.
29.
Jul. 16,2009 03:08 Reply
Ms.Barton(Germany) said:
I am flying to Hong Kong from Germany. I have a stop at the Beijing airport and then a couple of hours later I get on my next flight to Hong Kong. Do I need a visa for China even if I am only going to be in the airport for a couple of hours?
Jul. 16,2009 04:49
Mrs.Kaitlyn replied:
Hi, Ms.Barton, you needn't apply for a China visa in such a situation. Please note you can't stay in the Beijing Airport for exceeding 24 hours.
30.
Jul. 14,2009 04:18 Reply
Mr.Leon(Germany) said:
I'm now in Hk, I plans to Shenzhen for 3 days, where can I get the visa?
Jul. 14,2009 04:54
Mrs.Cherry replied:
You can just apply for the Shenzhen special zone visa at the Shekou or Luohu port when entering Shenzhen.