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Chinese Visa Policy Tightens Ahead of Olympics in August 2008
Lately, both media and Mandarin House students have reported it's getting more difficult to obtain a tourist visa for China. Consulates in different countries have different kinds of restrictions, but in most cases you need to show your return air ticket and a proof of residence to apply for a tourist visa. Sometimes an Invitation Letter is also required; in few cases even an official Invitation Letter from the Foreign Affairs Bureau.
 
Tourist visas can still be extended once you are in China, at least once for 30 days. However, visa agencies in China have stopped offering services to extend visas beyond that, whereas they could provide long-term visas for most nationalities before. In Hong Kong, it has also gotten considerably more difficult to get a visa if you are not a long-term resident.
 
Please contact the Chinese consulate in your country to find out what documents you need to obtain a tourist visa. Your Mandarin House coordinator can then give you professional advice.
 
Find out your nearest embassy or consulate:
http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb/zwjg/default.htm

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