Answer to One China Travel Question
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Q: I have flight to China on 7th October. Since I didn't notice about the China national day, 1-7th Ocotber, the China embassy in HCMC is off on these days. So I can't get the visa on time. Can you advise me if there's any way to get the to China? I have the flight transit in Hongkong on 7th of October. Is it possible if I can have China visa in HK? Many thanks.
| | A: Is there a branch office of China Travel Service in Hong Kong? This is a semi-official Chinese travel agency that has worked closely with Chinese authorities. For a fee, they help travelers to get their China visa.
Travelers can apply for China visa in Hong Kong. If, however, you're a citizen of Vietnam, you need first secure a visa to enter Hong Kong. If you're a citize of some other country, there is a chance that you can enter Hong Kong visa-free. Check here to see if you need a visa to enter Hong Kong.
In Hong Kong, you can apply for your China visa at the Hong Kong Office of the PRC Foreign Ministry. You can also apply through an office of China Travel Service, which has a semi-official status and works closely with the Chinese authorities in Hong Kong.
If you apply at the Hong Kong Office of the PRC Foreign Ministry, you can expect your China visa in one to four days (if you ask for the one-day rush-service, you need to show evidence that your plane or train ticket leaves on that day). The office is located at: 7th Floor, Lower Block, China Resources Building, No.26, Harbor Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. You can reach their Visa Section by phone at 852-34132300(recorded visa information) or 852-34132424 (live service). You can also reach the office by emailing fmcovisa_hk@mfa.gov.cn.
There are dozens of CTS locations in Hong Kong, the most convenient one (open seven days a week) is located at: 1/F.,Alpha House,27-33 Nathan Rd., Kowloon, Hong Kong. Their phones and email: Tel.: 852-2315 7188; Fax: 852-2315 7292; E-mail: ctsdmd@ctshk.com. You can get visa in one to three working days depending on which service you choose.
CTS also has offices in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
In cases of emergencies, China may grant landing visas. Travelers need to have certain documents, such as telegrams from family members in distress, invitation letters from Chinese companies, etc. Don't know if this applies to you, so you need to think about this carefully. In any event, you may call around and find out what exactly you can do to get your China visa in time.
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