visiting japanwilling to visit a contact in beijing for a week

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Hi I'm visiting Japan as a tourist. I'd like to visit a contact in Beijing for a week before heading off to Thailand where my trip continues  Is there any chance that I can get a tourist visa for Beijing given that I'm not a permanent resident on Japan? If yes how long could the express service last if I visit the embassy on Wednesday morning with all the required documents (including an invitation letter from my contact in Beijing)?If obtaining it is impossible, what are the documents and fees to come as a 72hours free-transit visitors?  Also can I do two separate trips of 72 hours if I visit Korea between the two trips?Thanks a lot in advance for your help.

Monica · Answer

Rebecca, there are chances that you can get the tourist entry permit (L type) from Japan even though you are merely a tourist in Japan. The express service takes two or three working days in general, but you need to get the approval of the consular officer first. If you visit the embassy on Wednesday, you may get the L type on Friday.In case that you can't obtain it from Japan, you can visit Beijing first and then head to Korea. After the stay in Korea, you can re-enter Beijing, use the 72-hour free transit again and then go to another country. The two separate trips allow you to avail yourself of the free transit policy both times. The documents needed are your passport, a confirmed onward flight ticket and your entry permit to the next destination. The service is free of charge.

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