Hi, My wifw and I are both U.S. citizens and we are planning to apply for multiple entry visa to China for a short visit to Hong Kong prior to joining a cruise sailing from Beijing in May, 2011. We appreciate your help to our following questions.

. Can we get the visa several months ahead of the visit to facilitate our shopping for the best available airfares?
. I plan to come to the SF visa office for the visa application. Does my wife also need to come?
. Is there any health documents such as vaccination and immunization records required to visit China?

Thank you for your help.

George A. Lo