I'm a Canadian working on Jeju Island in South Korea, I already have flights/hotel/Great Wall tour booked for July 24th-29th. I have everything ready to apply for a Visa, but no way to get to the Chinese Consulate between 9-11:30 (Visa processing time) M-F this week.

So, my questions are:

1. If I send them everything, will a travel agency go to the Chinese Embassy in Seoul for me? &

2. Can I still get a Travel Visa for China with an Alien Registration Card that expires in October with this new rule?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!