Trying to meet GF for K1 visa

[angelo D 0]

My girlfriend is in China and we are trying to meet in person for first time to get K1 visa started. We start dating in 2019 and now with COVID 19 we are trying to see where can we meet in person in what countries? i have been searching for months. Any information is helpful.

[Loren Y 2,755]

Best country right now would be Dubai, UAE. US, or Chinese Nationals do not need a Visa, and their entry requirements are probably the best and easiest right now. Plus, I've been to Dubai many times, and it is definitely worth a visit.

 

https://www.traveloffpath.com/dubai-covid-19-entry-requirements/

Edited September 1, 2021 by Loren Y

[angelo D 0]

2 minutes ago, Loren Y said:

Best country right now would be Dubai, UAE. US, or Chinese Nationals do not need a Visa, and their entry requirements are probably the best and easiest right now. Plus, I've been to Dubai many times, and it is definitely worth a visit.

Hmmm Dubai awesome I didnt think of that. I wonder about cost but it shouldnt matter. I wonder are flights from China to Dubai. This has been our biggest hurdle. I thank you

[Loren Y 2,755]

Just now, angelo D said:

Hmmm Dubai awesome I didnt think of that. I wonder about cost but it shouldnt matter. I wonder are flights from China to Dubai. This has been our biggest hurdle. I thank you

Shouldn't be a problem getting a flight, I haven't checked, but it is a pretty easy country to get to from just about anywhere. It isn't a very expensive country to visit. They have some rules you want to make yourself familiar with before you travel. for example, since you are not married to your girlfriend obviously, you are " Technically" not allowed to share the same hotel room. Not very well enforced, but a rule. Public displays of affection are frowned upon. holding hands and a kiss here and there are not an issue. I couple got arrested and spent 3 months in jail for making out in the back of a Cab, so I suggest keeping the freaky stuff to the hotel room. Just use common sense, and you should be fine. I stay at Holiday Inn express when I go. Great hotels, really reasonable, and more Americanized than some local smaller hotels. As with any country, follow the rules, and you will be fine.

I recommend you do some tours. Definitely do the Dune Bashing and dinner ( You ride around in a land rover in the middle of the desert over huge sand dunes, and then dinner in the desert at night with a live show and music) great time and cheap.

Also, any of the nighttime dinner cruises are awesome and reasonable. Definitely hit the Gold Shops. And if you are really looking for a good time. Ferrari World in Abu Dubai has the fastest roller coaster in the world... and it moves out like you have never seen. It's a Beast!! Google that!!!

[angelo D 0]

5 hours ago, Loren Y said:

Shouldn't be a problem getting a flight, I haven't checked, but it is a pretty easy country to get to from just about anywhere. It isn't a very expensive country to visit. They have some rules you want to make yourself familiar with before you travel. for example, since you are not married to your girlfriend obviously, you are " Technically" not allowed to share the same hotel room. Not very well enforced, but a rule. Public displays of affection are frowned upon. holding hands and a kiss here and there are not an issue. I couple got arrested and spent 3 months in jail for making out in the back of a Cab, so I suggest keeping the freaky stuff to the hotel room. Just use common sense, and you should be fine. I stay at Holiday Inn express when I go. Great hotels, really reasonable, and more Americanized than some local smaller hotels. As with any country, follow the rules, and you will be fine.

I recommend you do some tours. Definitely do the Dune Bashing and dinner ( You ride around in a land rover in the middle of the desert over huge sand dunes, and then dinner in the desert at night with a live show and music) great time and cheap.

Also, any of the nighttime dinner cruises are awesome and reasonable. Definitely hit the Gold Shops. And if you are really looking for a good time. Ferrari World in Abu Dubai has the fastest roller coaster in the world... and it moves out like you have never seen. It's a Beast!! Google that!!!

Ah ok I will look into Dubai any other countries I should look into? Thank you always

[RamonGomez 271]

If I recall correctly some parts of Thailand are opened to vaccinated travelers (Phuket in particular). Both US and Chinese citizens can do a visa on arrival, I think, unless that's changed.

 

Just as a warning your GF will need to do a 2 week hotel quarantine (at her expense) upon returning to China, plus 7 days at home.

[jd_malachi 59]

Abu Dhabi in UAE is another option, that is where my fiance and I spent 14 days because K1 had not been issued NIE yet.  Keep in mind that you will have to hotel quarantine in the UAE for 12 days.  She will not have to quarantine in UAE as China is on their green list, but she will have to quarantine upon return to China.

[angelo D 0]

6 hours ago, jd_malachi said:

Abu Dhabi in UAE is another option, that is where my fiance and I spent 14 days because K1 had not been issued NIE yet.  Keep in mind that you will have to hotel quarantine in the UAE for 12 days.  She will not have to quarantine in UAE as China is on their green list, but she will have to quarantine upon return to China.

Yes in China they quarantines schedules for vaccinated and unvaccinated. She's vaccinated.   Thank you so much now just have to see if there are flights from China to UAE.

[angelo D 0]

Just now, angelo D said:

Yes in China they quarantines schedules for vaccinated and unvaccinated. She's vaccinated.   Thank you so much now just have to see if there are flights from China to UAE.

Also how's the process getting the K1 visa when your fiancé is Chinese?