China F Visa in Hong Kong

[carl.hops]

I'm starting this post to help anyone who plans to go to Hong Kong for a China F visa. I'll post again when I get back about my hotel and experience.

 

If your in search of a China visa in Hong Kong then you need to process your application at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the P.R.C.

 

Here is their website. This will list the most up to date application, address, map and phone numbers as well as cost of visa's and supporting documents you will need.

 

Currently (August 5th 2009) they prefer you get your visa in your home of residence. If you do get your visa in HK you will need 4 working days, they are closed on Saturday and Sunday. This includes the submission day, e.g. if you were to submit your application on Monday you would pick up your visa on Thursday.

 

They offer rush services.

 

For U.S. Citizens the cost of an F visa is 1020 HKG.

 

There are many cheap Hostels in Kowloon that range from 50 RMB (dorm style) a night to 300 RMB (single rooms). Beware of hawkers/hustlers/scammers who may pretend to be from your hotel and lead you to a different place.