UK passport holders to get 30 days visa free travel in China

[gotoPzero]

Good news for those planning a trip!

I just hope it comes soon because I am just about to book a trip to China for this spring and was planning to use the visa free transit system so this would make things a lot simpler.

Hopefully it does not spike flight prices!

[Terminator X]

Is it hard to get a Visa to travel then?

TX.

[gotoPzero]

Terminator X said:

Is it hard to get a Visa to travel then?

TX.

It depends, its not hard for most people but it does require an in person visit to a visa office for most people.
Depending where you live that may be easier than done.
There is also the cost of both the visa and the travel and and forth.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

Terminator X said:

Is it hard to get a Visa to travel then?

TX.

My son went to China. It wasn't exactly hard, just more very time consuming and having to visit the Chinese visa place in London EC2

[Shaoxter]

Terminator X said:

Is it hard to get a Visa to travel then?

TX.

No, just lots of form filling and freaking expensive, especially with family (£200 each).

I was going to go during Easter, hope it's in place by then!

[airsafari87]

Shaoxter said:

No, just lots of form filling and freaking expensive, especially with family (£200 each).

I was going to go during Easter, hope it's in place by then!

£200 each?

I only paid £161 for an express visa. Would have been way cheaper if I had used the normal service.

I imagine the Entry Declaration will still need to be completed upon arrival at the airport in China though?

[Alorotom]

gotoPzero said:

Good news for those planning a trip!

I just hope it comes soon because I am just about to book a trip to China for this spring and was planning to use the visa free transit system so this would make things a lot simpler.

Hopefully it does not spike flight prices!

It’s not a done deal yet - positive noises but far from confirmed

[gotoPzero]

Some reports saying this may start in February.. which is basically now.

[gamefreaks]

If it means we don't have to stand in the TWOV queue for 3hrs...

[Ridealong]

Currently in China, got myself a multi entry visa last year (£150) normal service for my previous visit and luckily for me has not expired yet. Last year the arrival form was completed at immigration/entry, now it has to be done online. Best to do it on your mobile phone/tablet as you have to "sign" the form, do it before you arrive as you may have roaming issues or the WiFi hotspot may be playing up at immigration/entry gate.

[gotoPzero]

Cheers still waiting for news...

I am due to fly in April so hoping some announcement this next couple of weeks.

[CSR Performance]

Ridealong said:

Currently in China, got myself a multi entry visa last year (£150) normal service for my previous visit and luckily for me has not expired yet. Last year the arrival form was completed at immigration/entry, now it has to be done online. Best to do it on your mobile phone/tablet as you have to "sign" the form, do it before you arrive as you may have roaming issues or the WiFi hotspot may be playing up at immigration/entry gate.

There were still people completing a written form when I landed in Shanghai at the end of last year.

[55palfers]

I suspect there are far more Chinese nationals want to come here than the other way round.

Easier for their spies to enter.......