travel to china by cruiseship

Question

I will be emabarking on a cruise in Hong Kong on April 11, 2013. I'm aware I don't need a visa for HK but need one for China. The ship will be at Tianjin port for 3 days and we will travel to Beijing for a 3 day/2 night private tour. We will then cruise to Baoshan port for Shanghai on April 25, 2013. We will do a one day tour in Shanghai and get back on the ship as it continues travel to Japan and ultimately Alaska. I will be applying in Los Angeles. Do I need a multiple entry or double entry visa? How far in advance should I apply? Will I need more than a copy of air confirmation from LAX to Hong Kong and proof that we're on a cruiseship?  We want to do same day service and need to make sure we've got everything necessary with us when we apply .

Alvin · Answer

You need a double entry China tourist visa. Double entry visa is valid for 6 months from issue date, so you can apply in December or later if you will visit China in April 2013. The travel itinerary, or a cruise ship's route is required.

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