living in uk can i still get china visa b y post ?

Question

Sent tourist visa application + passport to CAVSC Manchester but it was all returned immediately with a note saying they stopped doing postal applications in October 2018 + they have a completely new form since December 2018! It says all applications must now be made online followed by an appointment in Manchester .Very inconvenient as I live 2+h. from there! Is this info correct or can postal applications still be be submitted in the normal way ??  (Online info varies and seems quite confusing)

Mark · Answer

If so, you are supposed to make an online appointment, and then submit the application on time as usual.

Roger · Answer

Apparently  it is now necessary to complete the online application in full before an appointment will be given.The new application form includes a  large number of detailed  questions about the applicant's past including education, work history etc, which is ridiculous for someone wanting to go to China for a couple of weeks as a tourist ! Also the passport photo must be a on a 100% white background or the online application program will reject it. Some websites are still offering to accept postal applications but they're charging a total fee (in the UK) of over £350 ! Many people won't bother going to China in future IMO when for Japan no visa whatsoever is necessary for a tourist visit.

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Living in UK can I still get China visa b y post ?