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Asked by Jeang from Thailand | May. 16, 2023 02:09
About:China Visa on Arrival

5 Days ShenZhen Visa on arrival coming from Hongkong to Shenzhen Shekou Port all Possible?

I'm From Thailand and holding Thailand Passport.

I'm thinking of visiting ShenZhen for the exhibition however Visa application is delayed so I need to adjust my route to first arrive in HK and travel to ShenZhen in order to get 5 days Shenzhen Visa on arrival.

Could you please confirm that the regulation of Thai passport holder landed on Hongkong ground first then go to get 5 Day ShenZhen visa on arrival at Shekou port is possible?

Normally for Thai Passport we need to get a Visa for visiting China in other region, but through HongKong route 5Day VOA is Possible for me to do?

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Answered by Borut | May. 16, 2023 03:50
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Jeang, at the moment it is so hard to predict the outcome of your visa on arrival application because the visa offices located at the border crossings are really congested. Also, some citizenship were eligible and suddenly they become ineligible. To conclude, if you arrive at the border crossing you run a real risk to be refused a visa on arrival. This is a reality.

If you continue with your plans, I suggest you to take a ferry from Hong Kong to Shekou port in Shenzhen because this is the place where it is really complicated for Chinese side to reject you. Also, bring some kind of invitation to support your apllication. In any case, you have to know that you are not certain that you will be granted a visa until the very time when one finds a place in your passport. By the way, Shekou visa office opening hours are: 9:00 - 13:00 & 14:30 - 16:30.
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Answered by Jeang | May. 16, 2023 06:30
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Thank you very much for your reply.
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Answered by Jeang | May. 16, 2023 07:27
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1 more question if I may.

I'm not so sure about regulation of Shenzhen 5Day visa requirement whether you need a Hongkong immigration stamp before you can transit to ShenZhen (to indicate that you travel from Hongkong in order to meet the 5 Day VOA) or Ferry directly from the airport without passing through immigration of Hongkong will be able to go directly to Shenzhen and apply for 5 Days VOA?
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Answered by Andy | May. 16, 2023 18:23
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It is not important to have a Hong Kong stamp or not. The problem is you are possible to be rejected due to the great pressure of VOA offices recently. So it is more recommended to obtain a China visa in advance.
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