News tips from GZ

[danswayne]

1. CR-1, IR-1, K-4, should get visa same day.

2. Everyones interview is at 8:30 a.m.

3. Get there at 7:30 or before and be first in line.

4. American people getting visas for babies at same time as you.

5. American Fiance/Husband is NOT allowed in the interviewe.

6. As of this week consulate still going full force.

7. Guards out front don't know jack.

8. Guangzhou Youth Hostel opposite White Swan Hotel not too bad.

9. Money machine in White Swan hotel will change american money to

RMB

10. Subway in GZ is better than the one in Beijing. Except for the stupid

coin machines.

11. Cow and Bridge restaurant on Shamian Island is great.

12. White Swan Hotel food way overpriced, don't waste your money.

13. Beijing Road, and Up and Down road a waste of money. Go to the

Wholesale place by the train station.

14. Disease is not so bad in GZ, just be careful.

15. Bring clear plastic bags only, if you can't see throug it you can't bring it

inside, and that is a lot of paperwork.

16. They stamp most passports to show you were there, but not all for

some reason, don't worry you don't have to have it.

17. Nowhere to sit outside the consulate, be prepared to stand a couple

hours if you are there with your sweetie.

18. Consulate does things a little bit different on some days for some

reasons unknown to the common man.

19. All the souveniers around the island are way overpriced, you will pay

tooooo much.

20. If I missed some things, please ask if you have any more questions

maybe we can help.

[ChinaRose]

Thanks so much!

 

[chinadave2001]

yes, thank you very much. I have e-mailed this list to Sarah, hoping that we will need it soon. thanks again.

dave

[Jatuke]

Dan are you back in the US?

[danswayne]

Be back in the US May 15. Not alone this time either.

[rfsun]

People offering help outside are over priced and mostly want to be nosey. They are good for giving directions if you befriend them. By the time you have made it to the consulate, you don't need them.

[danswayne]

That is true most of the time, however when we were there there were quite a few people who forgot some small detail, and had to get it done real fast. Those girls outside helped them get it done in 5 minutes, of course like you said though for a hefty price. Not to mention how much like they are like vultures.

[tonado]

My fiancee asked them to check her forms which cost her 100 rmb.

[lilybotelho]

There were some guys and girls in front of consulate that seem work for some paper work agencies,they were very nosey,keeping asking what type of visa you are applying for,and if you need help,etc.Don't trust them.They were really brothering me until I told the woman it's not any of her business.