China visa denied? Please help!

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Member since 28 April 2018

ClearerwillMember28 April 2018 16:15:45

I am a US citizen in Thailand and would like to apply for a China tourist visa. I applied before in Vietnam and was denied, but the Chinese embassy refused to give me any explanation why. I have asked a few travel agencies and they believe I could have been denied for the following reasons: I have stamps in my passport from visits to Turkey and Taiwan; I listed my job as "social worker"; I have been traveling in Asia for 2 years. I am wondering what I can do to prevent being denied when I apply for my visa again here in Thailand. Thank you for your help!

ShanghaiDriver Active member

Member since 29 February 2016

ShanghaiDriverActive member29 April 2018 03:15:51

So what's your status in Thailand? self-proclaimed social worker? work visa/ permanent residence?
I guess you will more likely be denied again if your residence status in Thailand/Vietnam or at any other country is not clear.
WHy dont you apply from US?

VANNROX China expert

Member since 12 August 2017

VANNROXChina expert30 April 2018 08:38:00

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I notice the you significantly did not mention your citizenship status. This is a pretty serious omission, and 90% of all denials have to do with WHERE YOU ARE A CITIZEN from.

No one here at the forum can give you any kind of information without you giving us a full picture of your situation.

Clearerwill Member

Member since 28 April 2018

ClearerwillMember30 April 2018 11:16:35

I currently have a tourist visa in Thailand. Thanks for your help.

ShanghaiDriver Active member

Member since 29 February 2016

ShanghaiDriverActive member01 May 2018 06:57:14

You will have to apply at the country of your residency.
Option two is visa-free transfer, means booking a flight/cruise from Thailand to shanghai then Vietnam. OR the other way around.
Look up "TWOV shanghai"

Edfrank316 Member

Member since 21 March 2018

Edfrank316Member08 May 2018 02:47:17

RENEW YOUR PASSPORT so they can't see those stamps!!

lrai Serial expat

Member since 29 October 2008

lraiSerial expat13 May 2018 21:07:44

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Not knowing ALL the details it's hard to comment but most likely you will not be denied if you apply in the country where you are from. Traveling around now isn't what it used to be in the past. China has become tougher on who they allow in. If you really want to come here, then you may need to go home first to do it. At one time you could go to HK and then get a visa there but even that now is more difficult.

marqe Member

Member since 07 January 2013

marqeMember13 May 2018 23:32:42

Just stay in Thailand. Perhaps this will solve all your problems about coming to china.

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