visa for China

jernau · #1 (**permalink**) 9th September 2008, 04:23 PM

Hi, I will be setting off in a few days to Tokyo. While there, I am planning a week over in Beijing but typically left it too late to apply for a visa for China.

My Q is it possible for a British passport holder to apply for a visa for entry into China when I arrive in Tokyo?

Many thanks

larabell · #2 (**permalink**) 10th September 2008, 12:56 AM

I'm pretty sure you can. The Chinese embassy is located between Roppongi and Hiroo stations. You should be able to just go in and apply like anyone else. I did (I have a US passport). If I recall right, it takes a few days and you'll have to leave your passport there.

synthia · #3 (**permalink**) 10th September 2008, 09:13 AM

Your main problem will be if they can't get the visa back to you in time.

synthia · #4 (**permalink**) 10th September 2008, 09:14 AM

Oh, and be sure to have a copy of the information page and the page with your entry stamp, along with some sort of receipt from the embassy that proves they are holding your passport.