China Alters Visa Application Process
I've just heard that yesterday, China altered their visa application process. Originally, a non US citizen could apply for a visa (tourist or business) in the US. As of yesterday, one has to apply at the consulate in your country of citizenship.
Why am I writing about this? There are two reasons. Firstly, I am hoping to attend the WWW conference in Beijing (21st-25th April). As the application process can not be started until 30 or fewer days prior to travel, I've just submitted my application recently. WWW this year has a great track on social media. Secondly, after a moderate amount of searching, both in the blogosphere and elsewhere, I've not actually found any documentation of this change. I'll keep searching and update if I find anything.
Update: I understand that the LA consulate will process visas, though I can't vouch for the accuracy of this yet.
Is that really so?? Please post an update when/if you find something on this. Thanks.
Posted by: Anonymous | March 29, 2008 at 12:21 AM
I will also be in Beijing in June and have a greencard in the US. The following from Chinese Consulate in NY:
"Certainly it is not true. Pls. bring with you your green card or valid work visa and copy when you make your visa applications."
Posted by: Marek | March 31, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Marek - yes, we also heard today that if we bring our green card, then we can apply. However, note that this is a new change as previously one didn't need to bring the green card - a copy would do.
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