i am a polish citizen living in zurich (on a b permit)i would like to go to china in

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I am a Polish citizen living in Zurich (on a B permit) and I would like to go to China in January, for tourist purposes. The ticket combination I am considering takes me into Shanghai and out of Hong Kong. My questions are as follows:- Do I need to apply for the two visas in advance? From what I have read so far, I think I need a China visa but (as an EU citizen) I can get a visa for HK when I enter. - I was planning to buy a ticket online, and I think all I would get is an e-ticket. Would this be good enough for inclusion in a Chinese visa application?- Do I really need a letter of invitation? I do not have friends in China, so I'd have to get an agency to help -- does that mean I need to book a tour through one?

Ms.HELPER · Answer

Poland passport holders do not need visa to HK for 90 days, you only need to apply for a China visa in advance through Chinese consulate in Zurich. You are required to provide your resident permit or visa in Switzerland for visa application there, and the e-ticket may be ok as I know. If you book a tour from China, it will be no problem by providing your travel itinerary. In this case, the flight tickets is not a prerequisite.

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