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Asked by Hana from germany | May. 30, 2012 20:45

About:China Visa on Arrival

VISA ON ARRIVAL FOR GERMAN PASSPORT HOLDER, WHICH IS VALID MORE THAN 5 DAYS

Hello There, could you please tell me whether there is a Visa on Arrival, which is valid for more than 5 days, let's say 1 month Visa for example.
If yes, how much will it cost me as a German Passport Holder? In Sehenzen, I will join and stay with my husband for 1 month. And during my stay in Shenzen, I will accompany my husband flying to other cities in China, like Shang Hai, Beijing, Xian and etc.
I will come from Hong Kong Central with Ferry in Shekou, Shenzen. Where is the Visa on Arrival Counter in Shekou, Shenzen? And what time are the opening hours.

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Answered by Melissa | May. 30, 2012 22:26

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Hi, Hana, since you need to visit other cities in China. You had better apply a Chinese L Visa in advance before you enters HK. This is the most convenient way.

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Answered by Hana | May. 31, 2012 01:00

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Dear Melissa,

Thank you for your prompt answer. You are right that it is more convenient to apply the Visa in Germany.
But the Problem is, I were and am in Shenzen before and now. My Husband works in Shenzen and I accompany him here since 24th of April, 2012.
My Visa, is the 2 (two) time Entries i.e. 30 days and the second one will expire on the 24th of June, 2012.
So, to save time and money flying back and forth to Germany and applying new Visa there, I thought, that Visa on Arrival would be a solution.
Sure, it would be a good one, if the Immigration Counter in Shekou could give me a Visa on Arrival, which is valid more than 5 days and minimum 30 days.
So, what do you think?

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Answered by Alvin | May. 31, 2012 02:05

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So, your Visa is double entry China visa, right? with 30 days each entry? if you do not want to fly back to Germany, you can apply for a new China tourist visa in HK through the Office of the Commissioner's of the Ministry of China Foreign Affairs. The processing takes 4 working days, the rush service is available as well.
BTW, so far as I know China Travel Service (CTS) visa issuing offices at Hong Kong International Airport offers visa to Mainland China either. NO Visa on arrival at shekou.

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Answered by Hana | May. 31, 2012 03:45

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Dear Alvin,

Thank you very much for your helpful answer.
Yes, my Visa is a double entries Visa with 30 days for each entry.
I will go to Hong Kong to apply my Visa then, but how about the point about the basic requirements of Visa applicant, which says, that the Visa applicants witthout Hong Kong Resident Status should apply the Visa to the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in their origin country?
Is it another legal and official way to apply the Visa without leaving China?

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Answered by Alvin | May. 31, 2012 03:51

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Don't worry, many people do this. Anyway, have you extend your visa before? if not, you may try to get it extended at Shenzhen PSB first. Generally, if they accept your application, you will be issue a new L visa with 30 more days.

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Answered by Hana | May. 31, 2012 04:31

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Dear Alvin,
No, I never extended my Visa before.
Sorry to bother you with a lot of questions.
Do you know the exact address of Shenzhen PBS and their opening hours?
Since I couldn't speak, read and write Mandarin, could you please kindly convert the Chinese address in English or Latin spelling?
And due to the experience, that there are not so many Chinese in Shenzhen, China, who could speak English, should I take a translator to accompany me to Shenzhen PBS?

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Answered by Alvin | May. 31, 2012 04:39

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The Entry-Exit Department of Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau: # 4018, Jiefang Lu, Luohu District, Shenzhen. If you do not know Chinese, you'd better find youself a translator to go with you.
Working hours: 09:00 - 12:00, 14:00-18:00

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