Obtaining a Chinese Visa

This blogpost is a reprint of November 20, 2013 post.

 We will apply for the visas about 3 or 4 months before our date of travel. Also, I have arranged us all to apply together with an agency. I have used this agency for many years and find the company very helpful and pleasant to work with.

 However, if someone would like to adventure out on their own with the visa…go for it! I'm always around to answer questions. If you will be applying with the group see below for the steps we will take.

How to apply for a Chinese visa for travelers: 1. Fill out the application form online and print it out. Handwriting is not acceptable according to the new policy. All forms must be typed on the computer, printed out and brought to the travel agency for processing. Chinese Embassy in the United States http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/ . Download a copy of the Chinese visa here http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/visas/fd/W020130830801798289342.pdf Chinese Embassy in Washington DC 2.

Bring the following items to Diamond Head Travel: Passport Printed copy of the visa application (I think we should have a pot luck one night and everybody fill them out at the same time!!) One copy of your passport photo Airline itinerary (must have the applicant name on the top - Explorica will give this to us) Hotel reservation form (must have the applicant name on the top - Explorica will give this to us) Application fee $185 President Obama and Ambassador Cui Questions?

 Feel free to ask more or you can always contact Diamond Head Travel Diamond Head Travel 11 N Pauahi Street Honolulu, HI 96817 Phone: (808)531-0707 Eric (agent for our school) Esther (manager) eric@diamondheadtravel.com