Any reliable info about visas in HK ?
- Joined: Jun 15th, 2008
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Hi,
I need to get a F visa, because I will be studying here for 6 months (for the moment I only have a L visa).
I called several agencies in Hong Kong, found on FXZL (thanks cœurdelion), each of them gave me a different answer :
- Forever Bright Trading : 6 months single entry
- R'N'B Travel : 2 months, double entry
- Japan Travel Agency : only L
- Shoestring travel : 6 months double entry
- Asia Pacific travel : 2 months double entry
Which one am I supposed to trust? Can they all get what they say? I don't really care if I only get a 2 months visa as long as I can renew it after, but I really need a double entry one.
Has anyone been in a similar situation recently?
Thanks
Chinren
Re: Any reliable info about visas in HK ?
For studying you should get a student visa. (X visa I think).
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seabreeze98
Re: Any reliable info about visas in HK ?
If you're studying in a university or better recognised private schools, they should be able to give you an official letter to apply for an F visa, and you wouldn't need to go through agents.
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coeurdelion
Re: Any reliable info about visas in HK ?
Well I heard this a number of times now - students that only stay for six months are not granted X visas and residence permits anymore but are instead given single entry 180 day F visas now. I don't know if this applies to all universities in all cities, but it's a pretty tough situation for the students that are affected!
If you hear of anyone that has been granted an X visa although he's not staying for all full year let us know!
FXZL - Up-to-date visa Information for China
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benham
Re: Any reliable info about visas in HK ?
forever bright seems reliable, i recently used them and they delivered what they promised.
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DaPonti
Re: Any reliable info about visas in HK ?
Well, my university (Tsinghua) told me today that it's very hard to get a F visa in China (although serveral employees of the PSB told me today there'd be no problem), and that they'll help me apply for a residence permit (X visa) here in Beijing, so I'll tell you if it works (if not I think I should definitely kill somebody to calm me down).
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coeurdelion
Re: Any reliable info about visas in HK ?
Why would you prefer an visa to an X visa? An X visa grants you access to your residence permit (= multiple entry visa), while if you study on a business visa you'll need to explain why surely more than once during your time in China.
FXZL - Up-to-date visa Information for China
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DaPonti
Re: Any reliable info about visas in HK ?
Of course, residence permit would be a lot better. But like you I'd been told that I couldn't get one if studying here only for 6 months. Even the university told me to apply for an F visa. Now they changed their mind.
So, I'll have a go at the X visa, if it works I'll be very happy. If not I'll go to HK, maybe to the embassy, maybe to FBT, and apply for whatever I can.
By the way, thank you all for your answers.
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coeurdelion
Re: Any reliable info about visas in HK ?
I see. Interesting that even Tsinghua will advise you to apply for an F visa! Funny times we live in.
Let us know how it works out!
FXZL - Up-to-date visa Information for China
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DaPonti
Re: Any reliable info about visas in HK ?
Finally got the residence permit. The process went very smoothly, but what really sucks is that they only gave me a 5 months permit (until the end of my semester). They could've at least given me a few weeks more.
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