Visa Renewal in China

[golferadam 0]

China now requires that B2 visa renewals be sent through CITIC bank. Is there a way to set it up so that I can pick up my visa from the Beijing embassy if I submit through CITIC bank? Normally when you go for an interview they give the option to pick it up if it is granted. However, since there may be no interview with the new renewal process, I am wondering how to specify that I would like to pick it up at the embassy? Any ideas? Thanks.

[Boiler 45,481]

I do not believe you can renew a B2 Visa.

As far as I am aware the days of non interview B2 Visa's was over a long time ago.

[golferadam 0]

from the website...

http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/niv_info.html

Happy Holidays! We are pleased to announce that as of December 25, 2010 the fees for drop-off visa renewal services will be significantly reduced – to 100 RMB for student visa applicants applying for F and M visas and senior citizens who are 70 and above, and 120 RMB for all others. Drop-off renewal is the easiest, fastest, best way to renew your visa because you don't have to wait for an appointment or stand in line! Drop-box applications are processed with the same priority as walk-in applications. NO interview is required and applicants do NOT have to make an appointment or wait in line at the U.S. Embassy or Consulates! As of January 1, 2011, it will be MANDATORY for all drop-box eligible applicants to use that avenue to apply. This move is being made to improve services for all applicants.

Edited January 9, 2011 by golferadam

[Darnell 8,478]

Yer profile claims yer a naturalized citizen -

hence - no need for any tourist visa into the USA, issued at BeiJing.

Wazzup ?

[pushbrk 12,877]

from the website...

http://beijing.usemb...n/niv_info.html

Happy Holidays! We are pleased to announce that as of December 25, 2010 the fees for drop-off visa renewal services will be significantly reduced – to 100 RMB for student visa applicants applying for F and M visas and senior citizens who are 70 and above, and 120 RMB for all others. Drop-off renewal is the easiest, fastest, best way to renew your visa because you don't have to wait for an appointment or stand in line! Drop-box applications are processed with the same priority as walk-in applications. NO interview is required and applicants do NOT have to make an appointment or wait in line at the U.S. Embassy or Consulates! As of January 1, 2011, it will be MANDATORY for all drop-box eligible applicants to use that avenue to apply. This move is being made to improve services for all applicants.

B is not M or F. The term "all others" refers to M visas for those under age 70, not B2 visas. B2 still requires an interview.