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Originally Posted by JD
I'm still kind of considering it... anyone know how long it can take to get a Chinese visa? Just so I know when my drop-dead decision date needs to be?
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Getting a Chinese Visa in Calgary is quick and easy. Their Visa office is on 8th & 8th above the Tim Horton's. You can fill the app out online and bring a passport photo. $142 for a 10 year visa (you'll get max 9 since it has to expire before your passport). It takes 4 business days to get it back.
If you're staying at a hotel you can provide hotel/arrival details.
If you know someone there - a Chinese citizen or the like then you'll need an invitation letter from that person indicating relationship to you, your passport details, reason for visit and visiting time frame, and a picture of his/her ID card on both sides and a signature. This seems to be toughest part I find.