dear all,i am in singapore on an employment passi would like to travel early next

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Dear All,I am in Singapore on an Employment Pass and I would like to travel early next to China on a tourist visa.  I only just realised that this Thursday and Friday are public holidays in China and that the embassy will be closed those two days.  I didn't think this would be a problem as I understood that there was an express service available.  However my travel agent informs me that this is no longer an option and that I must wait the full 4 business days.  Does anyone know if the express service is still available and if it is available for tourist visas?ThankSam

Ms.Celina · Answer

Mr.Sam, as far as know, maybe the express service is temporarily put into abeyance because of swine flu. However, I can't find official news realeased by Chinese embassy in Singapore

Mr.Sam · Answer

Hi All,I just got back from the Chinese Embassy in Singapore.  They are no longer doing expedited visas (i.e. 1-day turn around) apparently due to swine flu concerns.  They are however doing a 3 business day service and they are open this Sunday (31 May 2009).  That means you can apply for your visa today and collect it on Sunday if you choose the 3 day service (Thursday and Friday are holidays).  If you apply tomorrow (Wednesday) than you can collect on Monday if you choose the 3 day service.There were a lot of people there today that were very dissapointed that they could not collect their visas tomorrow using a 1-day service.ThanksSam

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