hi - my name is ellie. i am an american citizenhold a us passport.

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Hi -   My name is Ellie. I am an American citizen and hold a US passport. I am currently living and working in South Korea. I was planning to go to China during the May Korean holidays to see the Great Wall - as that is the only time I can get vacation from my job. This leaves 5 months on my ARC card which expires Sept. 19 2011. My questions are:1. Why can't I go to China unless I have an ARC valid for 6 months?2. Will I be eligible to go with my US passport on Sept. 20, 2011 as a US tourist (Once I no longer use and ARC card)?3. What other alternatives are there for me or anyone who wants to travel to China as a tourist for 5 - 10 days?Any information would be appreciated~!

Mr.Mike · Answer

1. it is the rule of China embassy in Seoul China consulate in Busan, it asks the ARC with at least 6 months remaining validity, the rule seems ridiculous, but we can't change it or do anything2. you are not eligible to go with your US passport on Sept. 20, 2011 as a US tourist if you can't obtain a China tourist visa 3. there are two options for you to choose, mail back your passport to US and obtain visa through China embassy/consulate in USA,go to Hong Kong to apply for tourist visa, then go to China.

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