applying for a visa while in tokyo

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HelloI'm a Canadian citizen resident in the UK.  I have to travel to China for business and will have two weeks in Tokyo before I'm due in China.  I would like to apply for a Chinese visa while in Tokyo and will go in person to the visa center and pay for the express service.  I land in Tokyo on October 7th and would plan to fly to Dalian China on October 20.  Do you foresee any issues as long as I allow enough time with the express service?many thanksTom

Lorin · Answer

Hi, it is ok, you can apply from the embassy in person, and time is enough for application as the regular processing takes 4 working days only, and 2-3 working days for express service.

Juan · Answer

I read that for non-Japanese passports, applications in Tokyo should be done via a travel agency. But you say that it can be done in the embassy. Could you confirm that? Thank you

Bert · Answer

Hi Juan, you are right. You need to apply through a local travel agency.

Lee · Answer

From what I found out today from the Weston agency in Roppongi which deals with visa applications - you do it through agencies if you live in Japan (i.e. have a resident card).  Otherwise, if you are in Japan for a short vacation (like the Canadian) above, you must do it through the embassy. The man at the agency also told me that it was possible for short-term visitors to use the agency before, but not now. And this is not made clear on the Chinese embassy's website.

applying for a visa while in Tokyo

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