application for visa to china

Question

Hi, so it's my first time applying it. I was born in Australia and I want to travel to China during this holiday with my dad. I'm 19 years old and I just applied for a new adult passport yesterday. We are planning to go hong Kong as well after a few days staying in China. Was wondering how I could apply for a entry permit. Do I just go up to the office in St kilda then ask for a form to fill in and submit it or is there a link where everything could be done online. To be exact, my dad will accompany me to Hong Kong then he'll travel back to China and when we're about to leave he'll travel back to Hong Kong to pick me up in order to take the flight back to Australia from China. So what type do we need (as in what type of entry; single? Double?). And exactly how long will the application take to approve because we are departing on the 13th of January. Also what documents do we need for the application? We're going to use visiting relatives as the reason to travel. I heard we must present a copy of the relative's ID as well as a invitation letter.Sorry for all these question since it's my first time applying and haven't traveled for nearly 6 years. It'll be a great help if you could have the time to respond back.Thank you so much!! :)

Gale · Answer

For applying, you cannot go to the St Kilda directly. You need to download the application form first on the official website of Chinese embassy. Then fill it and print it out. Then you can take that form as well as other documents to the local nearby CVASC for application. Sincce you will travel like HK - China mainland, right? If so, you only need one entry for visiting China mainland. Your father will travel HK- China mainland - HK - China mainland - back to Australia, right? If so, he needs a double entry one. The application process usually takes around four working days. You can ask your your relatives to provide you an invitation letter. So that you can use the letter to apply for a Tourist L type for your visiting.

Ellen · Answer

Hi thanks for replying. Do you think you can link my the application form? Because I tried looking online but couldn't find it. Also, my dad will be traveling australia-china-hk-china-hk-china-australia while I travel from australia-china-hk-china-australia. So ill be needing a double entry while my dad needs a multi entry? Thank you so much for replying. It was very useful :)

Ellen · Answer

Oh just found the application form right at the top haha

Gale · Answer

Based on the routes, you are right. You dad needs a mutiple entry one and one you need a double entry one.

Ellen · Answer

Thanks Gale! Been very helpful! Best wishes to you, merry Xmas and happy new year! Cheers xx

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