So when I found out I needed one for my upcoming trip to China, I was dreading my visit to the Chinese visa application centre. It turns out that getting your Chinese visa is easier as pie. Or should I say, dim sum?
You pick your own appointment slot online, print off and fill in the necessary forms, have a snazzy picture taken and off you go. When you get there, there are no long queues like at the Indian embassy, nor are there grumpy officials like at the American one. The nice lady at the reception desk hands you a number and tells you to wait in the waiting area. You wait for your number to be called while lounging on a cushy couch, having a coffee. When you hear your number, you go to the window, hand over your docs and passport, to pick it up again fours days later.
This was probably the most friendly and well-oiled visa appliccation process I'd ever been through before. If this represents how everything is organised in the Republic of China, then I am in for a treat. Only a few more sleeps to go.
Fantastic, that is quick and easy. If only all visa applications were that simple. I'm trying to get a Russian visa - lots of paperwork. I mailed it off a few weeks ago; waiting game now. So I'm glad to know the China visa is easy in case I ever visit; have fun in China!!
ReplyDeleteYes, dead easy. Good luck with the Russian one.
DeleteOhh, China? Sounds like fun! I haven't had to get many visas before but the are usually a real pain. I found your blog on Selena's afternoon tea list!
ReplyDeleteIt was fun. And looking forward to meeting you n ext week!
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