Chinese Visa

Hi

I%26#39;m a british citizan looking to obtain a chinese visa although I%26#39;m no longer in the UK. Will I have any problems getting a Visa in Singapore as i%26#39;m not in my country of origin. Also will I be able to get an express service?

Thanks

Chinese Visa

all information is on their website.

www.chinaembassy.org.sg/eng/lsqw/t165685.htm

Chinese Visa

Don%26#39;t expect any up-to-date from the Chinese embassy website in Singapore, or anywhere else.

Regulations for Chinese visas have been tightened up since the end of March, and there are rumours that there will be further tightening up before the Olympics in July. Until now, I have not heard of problems for British citizens getting the visa besides increased costs and shortened visa length /number of entries. There are reports that Americans can only get a Chinese visa in the US or in Hong Kong.

Regarding express service, it now takes a minimum of 24 hours from the visa office in Hong Kong, although agents can do it on day. I expect rules in Singapore are similar.

Ok, take back what I just said. There is uptodate info on the HK visa office site now. Not good news if you are in Hong Kong. Good luck in Singapore.

fmcoprc.gov.hk/eng/zgqz/bgfwxx/default.htm

Notice posted on the site of the Wanchai Visa office:

Visa applicants are increasing in a large number and need longer waiting time in the visa office recently. If you don%26#39;t reside or work in Hong Kong permanently, you are required to apply Chinese visa from the Embassy or Consulate-General of Peoples%26#39; Republic of China in your resident country. You are welcome to China for tourism, business, visit of the Olympic Games.

This is going to be a real problem for travellers.