u.s. citizen applying for chinese tourist visa from vietnam...what should i do?

Question

Hi, I am a little confused about the L type options.  I want to get a tourist type for China (I'm US citizen applying for it from Vietnam).  Which should I apply for- the single, double or multiple entry?  I want to stay in China for the 2 (or 3) months maximum allowed, and then exit China for the day or days in Hong Kong and then come back to China for another maximum stay, and then repeat the process for a year.  Should I and can I apply for the multiple entry type from here in Vietnam?  Also, must I show confirmed hotel and round trip airfare to get the L type (even if the bookings places and times may change)?

Douglas · Answer

Hello Jay, based on your description, of course you should apply for a multiple entry one, but I'm afraid you cannot get in Vietnam because it's not your home country. Only if you have a long-term residence permit there, it's possible to get the double-entry or multi-entry from Vietnam.To apply for the L type, if you don't have an invitation letter from mainland PRC, then the round trip air tickets and hotel booking copies are required for submission.

invitation letter for a self tourist visa Asked by xlin from usa \| Aug. 26, 2015 00:46	1 answer
If I am a Canadian citizen applying for a tourist visa to China, do I have ... Asked by Lea MacFarloane from Canada \| Feb. 15, 2012 00:48	1 answer
Can a U.S. citizen applying for China visa in Hong Kong(not resident of Hon... Asked by guest from Thailand \| Jul. 21, 2011 04:10	1 answer
I was born in China from French parents (diplomats) and left a couple of ye... Asked by Ms.Christiane from USA \| Aug. 09, 2010 20:25	1 answer
Multi-Country Itenerary Asked by Amanda from USA \| Aug. 10, 2016 21:48	1 answer
Do I need to submits original US Green Card when applying for China tourist... Asked by Eric from USA \| Mar. 11, 2014 02:21	1 answer

U.S. citizen applying for Chinese tourist visa from Vietnam...what should I do?