China visas for UK nationals living in Thailand

[chris2004]

I am considering a trip to China next year. I have a UK passport but live in Thailand permanently on a retired visa. Is is easy to get a visa to enter China? Can this be done on line or via the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok.

[Taeng Mo]

Check this out, easy.

 

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/thailand.htm

[LASportsNut]

It shouldn't be a problem. I visited for 5 days in May from the USA without any issues.  Obtaining the Visa was painless but I used a service and mailed them my documents.  

[chris2004]

Check this out, easy.

 

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/thailand.htm

Thanks for the information. I see you have to supply an airline ticket and hotel reservation BEFORE you can get the visa. I hope there are no visa problems otherwise you are stuck with a ticket/hotel you can't use.

[LASportsNut]

When I applied they made it very clear to apply for Visa first, but just detail your plans of travel.  

[juthathip]

For foreigner living in Thailand they ask proof of fund for living in Thailand (bank statement...)

And if you work : workpermit

[Ru4Real]

Doesn't ask that in the application form; do they ask after you apply?

[Scumbag]

For foreigner living in Thailand they ask proof of fund for living in Thailand (bank statement...)

And if you work : workpermit

Yes I think I remember something about that from my failed attempt at getting a business visa in Bangkok. I had a non-immigrant visa so it wasn't a problem. The OP is on a retirement visa so he should be OK on that front. I failed as they also require fight and hotel bookings. If you don't have them they will not give you a visa. If you go to apply go very early or expect a long wait.

[Scumbag]

When I applied they made it very clear to apply for Visa first, but just detail your plans of travel.  

Different consulates have different requirements. As stated above they wouldn't give me a visa in Bangkok as I didn't have bookings. A couple of months later I got a double entry business visa in Kuala Lumpur without bookings. They would only have given me a single entry in Bangkok. I now have a Chinese residence visa (for work purposes) in my passport....

[surinrob]

Just get a travel agent to arrange it for you..never a problem I've found.

[subic]

It shouldn't be a problem. I visited for 5 days in May from the USA without any issues.  Obtaining the Visa was painless but I used a service and mailed them my documents.  

LA,

 

can you give me the name of the service you used?

[alibellocci]

back in 2006 in Dubai I got a tourist visa from the Chinese consulate without any issues, same day with some extra payment for the express service. I was not a resident of Dubai and was not asked for a confirmed ticket or hotel reservation.

[kansuwan]

http://migrationology.com/2011/07/how-to-get-a-china-visa-in-bangkok/

 

Best site I've seen - many up-to-date accounts by successful applicants and by those whose applications were rejected. 

[Scumbag]

http://migrationology.com/2011/07/how-to-get-a-china-visa-in-bangkok/

 

Best site I've seen - many up-to-date accounts by successful applicants and by those whose applications were rejected. 

It is a shame that the person who wrote the article has not updated it. As noted in the comments bookings for flights and hotel(s) need to be submitted with the application.