applying for visa via travel agency

Question

Hello,I'm a Swedish University student currently studying in Japan for a year. I plan to visit Shanghai for about a week next month and I have some questions regarding the application through travel agencies.As far as I understand there's no other way to apply as a foreigner currently living in Japan. But I wonder, does this mean I have to buy one of the trips they have to offer at the agency or can I bring the flight ticket and hotel information that I booked by myself?Thank you.

Andrew · Answer

Of course, but I think the agencies are not willing to accept your application if you do not buy tickets from them, or they charge more for application only, I mean without discount.

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