Q1 When is the best time to apply for my Chinese visa?
The best time to apply for your Chinese visa is about 1-2 month before your travel date.
Q2 How long is a Chinese visa valid for?
Single Entry Chinese visas are valid for entry within 3 months from the date the is visa issued; You may stay up to 30 or 60 days after landing. Double Entry allow you to enter twice within 6 months. Each time you can stay maximum 30-90days. Multiple entry visas are valid for either 6 months or 12 -24 months starting from the date it was issued.) The policy of Chinese Embassy is changing from time to time and without even giving a notice.
Q3 How long can I stay in China with a Chinese visa?
The time you could actually stay in China, or "duration of stay after entry" is usually 30 days, or 60 days or 90 days from the date you land in China. Please work out your duration and answer the question on the Chinese Visa Application Form accordingly: 2.4 预计你一次在华停留的最长天数/ Your Longest Intended Stay in China ___.
Q4 Do I have to send you my original passport? Can I apply for it online?
You can NOT an apply for your Chinese Visa online. You will need to send your valid original passport, not a copy of it. The Chinese visa will be pasted on your pssport. You are advised to send your application in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as Royal Mail Special Next Day Delivery. courier picking up and delivery service is available from us to London and most of the U.K. address, please contact us for quote.
Q5 I'm going to China on 1st Sep, and my visa states 'Good to Enter Before 5th Sep', how long can I stay in China?
As long as you enter China on or before the 'Good to Enter Date', you can stay for 30 or more days as stated on your visa 'Duration of Stay'. The duration of stay starts from the day you enter China.
Q6 What does Single Entry and Double Entry mean?
Single Entry Chinese Visa means the traveller enters China once within 3 months from the date the visa issued; Double entry Chinese Visa means the traveller enter China twice within 6 months from the date the visa issued.
Q7 How do you send my passport back?
We send all the passports back by secured Special Next Day Delivery, it is insured and guaranteed to arrive on the next day before 1 pm; You can also pick up your passport by yourself or arrange your own courier to come to collect it. We can also provide door to door delivery or meet you at the Heathrow airport, please contact us for further details.
Q8 When would I expect my passport back?
The processing time plus the delivery time. If you use normal turn- around, you are about to receive your passport back in a week. If you travel in less than 10 days, please use Express Service.
Q9 Is the price all inclusive?
Yes, it is all inclusive and you don NOT need to enclose a envelope for return your passport. However,if you pay online by your credit or debit card, there will be about 2% surcharge.
Q10 What if I can NOT download or print out the Chinese Visa Application Form?
Email us your postal address or fax no. we will send you the form.
Q11 What visa do I need if I take a cruise to stop over several ports in China.
It depends on your ship sail to international water or other countries not in between the China ports. Please send us your itenerary for advise.
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