visa for China

Posted by Joycie (652 days ago)

I will be staying in Hongkong with my daughter in the end of october. If I want to visit China I need a visum. I believe you have to have a visum every time you go out of Hongkong into the mainland. Can anyone tell me were the so called border is?

(I am based in Other)

Posted by Ruth at Clifford (650 days ago)

The border is north of HongKong at the edge of Shenzhen China. It's about 45 minutes by bus from downtown HK.

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by Joycie (650 days ago)

Thank you for the information Ruth. I like to make a trip from HK to Guilin. But to visit
Macao and Guangzhou is also attractive. I think I will take a visum for 2 times crossing the border. Just to make sure. I am from Holland.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by Philly Cheese (650 days ago)

What is a visum? If you are making multiple trips, then you should get an unlimited 6 months visa to China. You can also buy 1 time entry valid for 3 months, or 2 times entry valid for 3 months. THe cheapest and fastest way to get a visa is to visit the China Travel Service offices. There is one in Central Des Voeux Rd, but many offices all over HK.

I'd recommend coming to HK first and then getting a visa as it is cheaper than getting in home country.

HK to Guilin - you can buy plane tickets at any travel agency - Dragonair is cheaper than China Southern. Hotels in Guilin that I would recommend are Waterfall (best) and Sheraton. Both are centrally located along the Li River 5-10 min walk to Elephant Trunk Hill. If you are going to Guilin, you should definitely go to Yangshuo. I took the advice of people here and went there recently.

If you want to go to Macao, no China visa needed. I think you can just go with Dutch passport without visa, but do check.

Guangzhou - direct trains go there. Be sure your passport has at least 6 months remaining. If not get a new passport first before coming here.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Joycie (650 days ago)

I like it the best to visit the locations with an organised group as it is the first time I will visit China and I am 61 years old. I plan to book when I am in HK.
I am puzzeled by the information I get here in Holland, no possibilities for a hotel in Guilin from 1/10-7/10? Any idea?

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by Philly Cheese (649 days ago)

That is because Oct 1st week is National Week holidays in China. Basically, all Chinese citizens are on holiday. Therefore, all hotels will be booked solid for the week. If you want to travel with a group there are many English speaking tours available.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Joycie (648 days ago)

And I planned to take my granddaughter Isabel, who lives in Hongkong (5 years)to nice places for a couple of days. I had better change into daytrips I presume.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by learnedfriend (512 days ago)

How about holding British passport? Is it possible for British to get a visa on the spot at Luowu and Zhuhai? And is the fee the same or higher?

(I am based in Hong Kong)