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China Visa for US passport

I went to China embassy website and it looks like they are charging a straight $100 for US citizen (for tourist visa) no matter if you apply for 2 months or 12 months. Do all of you apply for the 12 months multiple entry?Does this mean I could stay the... ...full story at Lonely Planet

from Lonely Planet on Fri, Sep 07 2007

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15 Dec 08 visit China Tourist Visa for US Passport Holders  »  YouTube videoPlanning a trip to China? Here are instructions for US Passport holders to obtain a China Tourist Visa. All travelers are required to get one before they may enter the country.
15 Sep 07 visit Another tired visa question (12 months?)  »  Lonely Planet The Chinese visa application has a section where one may choose single or multiple entry, and length of visa, one of the options being a multiple entry valid for 12 months; is that 12 months in the country? That seems too good to be true, if it isn't,...
19 Jun 07 visit Renewing re-entry visa  »  Lonely Planet Hi My wife and I will be travelling in China in two months time. We wish to stay for 3.5 months. I understand that our holiday visa only allows us 3 months. Is it best to obtain a one year re-entry visa, and then 2-3 weeks into our trip, fly to Hanoi...
12 Jan 07 visit Tourist visa extension?  »  Virtual Tourist I'm going to travel in China for a few months. I have a year-long multiple entry tourist visa, but it says I can only stay in China for 30 days at a time. I really don't want to have to leave and come back every month. Has anyone else had this problem?...
09 May 07 visit Visa for 3-month stay in China  »  Lonely Planet Hi,I just learned that even if I get a 6-month multiple entry visa for China, I can only stay for 30 days each time, if I extend the visa in police station, my current visa will be void.I plan to stay about 3 months in China starting June, mostly will be...
22 Mar 07 visit Visa application to China(Xinjiang)  »  Virtual Tourist I am planning to enter China from Pakistan via the Karakoram Highway. I would like to apply for a 3 month visa to China. Should I apply for it at the Chinese embassy in Islamabad or can I apply for it upon entry at the Chinese border? Thanks!

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