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Asked by Sean from ireland | Feb. 15, 2012 23:22

About:Chinese Embassy in South Korea

Can I get a Chinese Tourist Visa from Seoul Office

Hi folks,

Just read through the above thread with Laura from France but still not sure if I can get a tourist visa.

My situation is
Nationality: Irish
Situation: Working in Seoul on a 3 month business visa (visa expires end of March)

Can I apply for a tourist visa to visit shanghai?

Anyone's advice would be much appreciated!!

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Answered by Sean | Feb. 15, 2012 23:58

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Just read this...which I think answers the question :(

Supplemental : It became known that, from July 1, 2010, any non-Korean applying for a Chinese visa to the Chinese consulate in Korea (through an agency, of course) must submit one's Alien Registration Card (ARC) which is valid for more than 6 months at the time of application. This is an additional requirement, aside from one's passport being valid for more than 6 months.
The ARC requirement is exempted only if you have entered China before at least once within the past 2 years, which can be verified by the entry stamp(s) on your passport.
This measure automatically and systemically prevents most short-term visitors and travelers in South Korea from 'moving onto' neighboring China, unless they had planned such an itinerary well in advance and acquired appropriate Chinese visa before coming to Korea.

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