roddy Posted March 15, 2005 at 01:47 AM Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 at 01:47 AM Those of you studying Chinese at private schools in China (Beijing and Kunming is where most of you are, I think) – how are you handling your visa? Are these schools able to issue the invitation letters for an X visa yet? If not, how are you coming into the country and how are visa extensions handled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenedgar Posted March 15, 2005 at 05:09 AM Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 at 05:09 AM TLI in Beijing told me they can provide a letter of invitation for an F visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diff Posted March 15, 2005 at 03:41 PM Report Share Posted March 15, 2005 at 03:41 PM Hi, I went to China with a Tourist-Visa, my school then changed it to a Student-Visa although they made me pay the fee for two hours of study in advance plus a "fee" which I never figured out what it was for (600 kuai...) I think I will go to Hong Kong next time and get a 1-year multi-entry there. It's a little more expensive but not so much hassle with visa-extensions, giving away your passport, etc. Besides that, you get the chance to see a wonderful city ;) Regards, diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpallard Posted March 16, 2005 at 09:16 AM Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 at 09:16 AM I don't know if I understood your post correctly or not, but are you saying that anyone can get a visa in Hong Kong that allows you to stay in China for 1 year? When I was in Hong Kong I remember seeing 6 month multiple entry visa's that I assume would allow you to stay for a full 6 months. However my memory is foggy and at the time I only wanted a 1 time entry visa so wasn't really paying attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil' Posted March 16, 2005 at 11:25 AM Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 at 11:25 AM Hi everybody! This is my first post... I'm planning to leave for Beijing next June and stay there for 6 months...I think it'll be better for me to attend a chinese course at a private school, but my concern is the visa. I'd prefer to have not a tourist visa but a student one from here, before I leave... Is it possible to contact a private school via mail or by phone and make me send the visa somehow??? It's my first time in China and I'm so doubtful about anything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevelyan Posted March 16, 2005 at 01:04 PM Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 at 01:04 PM I don't know if I understood your post correctly or not, but are you saying that anyone can get a visa in Hong Kong that allows you to stay in China for 1 year? Regulations (as well as prices) vary depending on your citizenship. I think they changed the rules to make it harder for Americans to get this sort of Visa in Hong Kong shortly after the US started fingerprinting everyone going into the States. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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