Tourist Visa to China

[bora bora 1]

Hi everyone! My sister is going to spend 5 weeks in China over the summer with her college professor and a group of students.

She told me that she's going to so "see Tibet, stay in Shaogun, & then go to Beijing".

Can you give me information about a tourist visa please? Should she apply for the single entry? Is it still $50?

Anything you can tell me would be great - we appreciate it.

Thanks.

[deathbydalbhat 0]

Did they raise the fee to $50? I went there in '05 and it was $40. Yes, she should get the single-entry visa which is good for 3 months. If I'm not mistaken she needs a separate entry permit to go to Tibet which can be handled by the Embassy as well. I went with a group and this was handled by our group leader - not sure how it works for individuals. If she can get to NYC I have heard that the Embassy will process the visa while you wait - not sure if this is possible elsewhere.

[bora bora 1]

Thanks so much! I'll pass this info on to her. I looked at the embassy's website and saw $50 but she can look further into this.

I'm sure that as her professor goes there every year he'll help them out more, but she didn't know anything yet - so I figured I'd ask for her.

She now lives in KY (from NY) and may have to look into applying via the mail or go to the embassy when she visits NY in May.

Anyway, I appreciate it and will e-mail her this response now