Hello I`m from Philippines, my american friend ask me to come and visit china although he works there we plan to meet in Shanghai . He ask me to send a copy of my passport to apply for a tourist visa and he is the one who process from china and send to Manila Philippines all the documents i need to apply or get visa. But do i need my appearance to come in China embassy for interview? And or submit an original passport photos for visa?
How long does it take to process and issue the visa?
Thanks =)