longstrangetrip Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Hello all. I am planning to visit China to see my SO in November, December, March and then June. I am wondering is there any easy way to get a multiple entry visa for China. It seems I have to get a single entry each time--somewhat expensive and a hassle. The Chinese embassy here has been less than helpful. Thanks, Link to comment
jtaylo69 Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Unless you can show proof of a need for a Business visa for a 1 year multi entry, I think that all you can get is the 30 day single. But then again, I may be wrong. Link to comment
Randy W Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 (edited) Houston Consulate visa page Try a visa or travel agency, if they won't help you at the consulate. Edited October 21, 2005 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
ckhang Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 (edited) the chinese consulate in new year states that for L-Visa multiple entry for 12 months all you need is a copy of your certificate of marriage if you are married to your SO, and if you own a property in china, a certificate of the property. There are other requirements too... Or you can get a 2 entry L-visa without this requirements. Edited October 21, 2005 by ckhang (see edit history) Link to comment
HanLi Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 you can get a 2 entry visa that is good for 6 months about 1.5 times the the regular amount for single entry. you can download the application from the counsulate website. In Washington we have to make personal appearance to apply, I paid about $30 extra to get same day service, so I had lunch and returned in a couple of hours and there it was...good luck Link to comment
Guest ShaQuaNew Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Another one... http://www.mychinavisa.com/ Link to comment
ckhang Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 mmm....the rquirement for Multi-entry has changed.....oh well. Link to comment
m-coon Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 As mentioned - If you are married to her - you can get the 12 month multiple entry visa - the best way to go. Link to comment
jim_julian Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 (edited) I applied directly to the Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles for a one year, unlimited multiple entry L catagory visa and obtained it in less than a week. The only limitation is that the visit durations are limited to 30 days each. My reason was to visit friends. I am not married to lao po at this point. Edit: And the fee was $150. Edited October 21, 2005 by jim_julian (see edit history) Link to comment
shyaushu Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 I don't know much about the multiple entry visa for those who are legally married, but it was no problem getting the two-entries-in six-months visa. Since I don't live very close to Washington, DC, I use an outfit called "VisaRite" (easy to find on the web) and they are really nice and very honest. Link to comment
longstrangetrip Posted October 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 thanks Link to comment
david_dawei Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Another one... http://www.mychinavisa.com/162020[/snapback]I used these guys twice... I got a multi-entry visa the first time.. wanted to stay longer on my second trip and extended it while in China... Second time was just a one time entry for the interview... Link to comment
bubbafred10 Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 (edited) I have a two-year multiple entry visa. I showed I went to China 3 times in past 15 months, and got letter of invitation from an acquaintance to visit his factory. I also indicated that I will visit relatives and to search and conduct business opportunities to export goods to US. They like the word "export" goods from China. Edited October 21, 2005 by bubbafred10 (see edit history) Link to comment
jim_julian Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 I have a two-year multiple entry visa. I showed I went to China 3 times in past 15 months, and got letter of invitation from an acquaintance to visit his factory. I also indicated that I will visit relatives and to search and conduct business opportunities to export goods to US. They like the word "export" goods from China.162097[/snapback]BF ... very cool. I will probably be able to show 5-6 visits on my current one year multi and can certainly write a letter with some export ideas. Two questions: 1. How much did the 2-year cost? 2. Does it still have the 30 day max each visit limit? Link to comment
bubbafred10 Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 (edited) I have a two-year multiple entry visa. I showed I went to China 3 times in past 15 months, and got letter of invitation from an acquaintance to visit his factory. I also indicated that I will visit relatives and to search and conduct business opportunities to export goods to US. They like the word "export" goods from China.162097[/snapback]BF ... very cool. I will probably be able to show 5-6 visits on my current one year multi and can certainly write a letter with some export ideas. Two questions: 1. How much did the 2-year cost? 2. Does it still have the 30 day max each visit limit?162119[/snapback]Jim - I used the service of CSCA (Chinese Service Center of America). http://www.visamailservice.com/index.php?P...4a4cbef617edee0 Took about 9 days. Sent by priority mail w/ delivery confirmation. Received in self addressed stamped priority mail. Still 30 days limit per visit. CSCA - Chinese Service Center of America11713 Tifton Dr.Potomac, MD 20854 This case was processed under processing time code standard Order # 1 Citizenship: US Application type: 2 Years Multiple Entry Consular fee: 150.00Process fee: 49.99Express fee: 0.00Sub total: 199.99Total: 199.99Self Stamped: $2.99Discount: (0.00)Total charges: 202.98 My mailing cost (priority mails - two ways): about 10.00 Total 212.98 Edited October 21, 2005 by bubbafred10 (see edit history) Link to comment
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