Z Class China Visas experiences through Chinese embassy in Ireland

Brokentime wrote: »

Most of what you need seems to be online.

http://ie.china-embassy.org/eng/Consular/AboutVisa/t112836.htm

I really can't imagine you'll have any problem; if even a fraction of the officiousness and love of bureaucracy that exists in China today has seeped into the embassy in Dublin, then you'll be fine. Over here in China, it's a cut and dried situation - if you have the documents you need, you get the visa. No shades of grey.

When are you coming over here, and to where, for what? (sorry for the questions)

Thanks for the link. However my issue is not with what is required as I have previously prepared my documents, medical, etc etc.

My issue is what is a reasonable amount of time to expect a letter of invitation ?

Previously, I went to China on the Land then got my Z visa processed in Hong Kong.

This time I'm applying through the Embassy in Dublin. They should issue a z visa. I go to China. I do a medical over there. If I don't have any communicable diseases I get my residential stamp.

Has anyone gone through this process through the Embassy in Dublin? Or have folk done the L flew to HK and got the Z?

PS Zhejiang, Supposed to be September and teaching to answer the questions.

pps Where you? What do you do? how long have you been there?

Brokentime wrote: »

I'm pretty sure they are able to process that letter and chop (stamp) it in Dublin, so maybe 3 weeks maximum for the process, I'd say.



As I think I mentioned before, I applied for the tourist visa when I Seoul in Korea, and got it after 3 days, at which point I went to China and converted it to a Z. I've also done the HK hop. Seems like nobody has done this process before, though, so I guess you're a guinea pig for us all. But realistically, can't take that long. You could always contact the embassy and ask them, I suppose.



I'm in Shanghai, been here over 2 years, and work as a lecturer (economics and English) in a University. What kind of school you going to?

Cheers

FCUM wrote: »

yep, I was just worried about what I need due to having a British passport. Dont think it will be a problem though.

Still waiting for my invitation letter though which is getting stressful. The school is being quite slow and unresponsive at present. Getting a bit anxious as I fly out on the 9th of August.

I will be teaching in a school in Suzhou btw (well hopefully anyway!)

I know I can go on a tourist visa if things go wrong but does anyone know if you have to show a return flight for this application. I've only booked a one way so this could mess me up.

When applying for my tourist visa I needed a return ticket and accommodation itinerary. Thats just my experience

FCUM wrote: »

bollocks

thanks for the info

you calling me a bollocks lol.

Public or private school have you been to China before?

FCUM wrote: »

private, and no i haven't, quite looking forward to it now.

just found out my invitation letter etc. should be here by wednesday which is great news. i'm going to ring the embassy later (apparently the visa enquiry line is only open 3-5) and sort out what i need and how much of a bank draft i'll need. bear in mind they dont take cash as far as i know. actually i just checked and it seems they do. i'll double check later and let you know.

looking at the invitation letter they've put down the 15th as the date of first entry. i'm flying in on the 9th though, will this cause me problems. also i'm confused as to what type of visa to apply for. theyve put number of entries as 1. but do i get a 6 month one or what?

FCUM

Are you any the wiser as they say in the military . Whats your 'sitcon'?

ss:)

FCUM wrote: »

I'm going up tomorrow pal so will let you know. I'm crossing my fingers they'll tell me I can get it done same day but I'm not too optimistic. Will probably have to stop over. My girlfriend was able to get hers done same day in the embassy in DC but their visa section is open all day

Good luck,

Apart from your invitation letter from your prospective employers/ SAFEA what documents are you submitting?

SS

FCUM wrote: »

cheers for your help btw brokentime. and good luck with yours simonsez, i'm sure it will go smoothly! gimme a shout if you have more questions

Congrats FCUM and thanks for getting back to me. Good luck in China . Suzhou?
Well I'm just waiting for letter of invitation. Thanks for info have all my documents lined up. Hunnan food rocks , hope there is good one where you live!!

SS:)

FCUM wrote: »

no worries mate. and yep Suzhou if you're ever in that direction give me a shout?

are you going to Hunan province then? that food sounds right up my street!

Nay I be going to Zhejiang but, Hunan food rocks. Sichuan too !!

FCUM wrote: »

ah right, you're not too far away from me

Suzhou I think they 'call it little shanghai?' I will be based in the Hangzhou area am planning to take a boating trip on the Grand canal. Hangzhou to Suzhou

Fcum, I apologies in advance. The impression you are giving is that it appears to be a painless process...............

question question questions!!!!!!!!!!!!

1) Do you now have Z visa stamp on passport?
2) When submitting application did you provide
degree parchment, CV, and letters of reference? Did you translate them into Chinese.
3) How much did it cost you excluding over night staying, just for visa processing?

Cheers in advance, and there will be no more questions but wishing you luck and hope you have a cracking time.

SS:)

FCUM wrote: »

yeah it's supposed to be very nice. no worries

1) yep i have a sticker on one of the pages.

2) didnt need any of those. i needed to submit them to my school for them to get my invitation letter though. no translation though

it cost 56 euro overall. 23 of that was for getting it in one day. they'll tell you how much to bring back to pay for it. pay on collection, bank draft or postal order only

good luck!

FCUM ,

Cheers . Will let you know when i'm in China. Cant wait!!

SS

FCUM wrote: »

yeah it's supposed to be very nice. no worries

1) yep i have a sticker on one of the pages.

2) didnt need any of those. i needed to submit them to my school for them to get my invitation letter though. no translation though

it cost 56 euro overall. 23 of that was for getting it in one day. they'll tell you how much to bring back to pay for it. pay on collection, bank draft or postal order only

good luck!

1) You will probably shoot me FCUM !!!! You say you have a sticker on visa page. Is it 'Z' or 'L'? sticker.

2)When you get to China you wont have to fly to Hong Kong , the rest of your processing will be done in Suzhou?

Cheers in advance

ps: Yes Im being a stickler for detail FCUM I blame it on bad experience before. Once bitten and all that Jazz

SS

FCUM wrote: »

going with Emirates, booked a one way.

two weeks today

Just got confirmation by email that the invitation letter is being sent this week.

FCUM wrote: »

i'm gonna apply via the embassy yeah. just need a bill or something to show proof of residence.

i already had my medical form filled in by my gp. my school asked for me to get it done.

it tells you what you need on the website i think but its passport, application form with passport photo attached, invitation and work permit i think. with something showing proof of residence as well.

as for how long the invitation letters take, how long is a piece of string haha. mine seems to be taking a long time and it seems to be the experience of a lot of other people waiting for them. china can be slow for such things apparently.

what work are you doing out there? make sure you keep asking about your employer about your invitation letter. dont just assume everything is happening.

Hi FCUM,

Well just got my invitation letter and have filled out the forms. I have a question how did you approach gp ? I understand that we will have to have another medical when we get to China . How indepth was your medical check here with your GP ?

Thanks in advance

SS

Curious Fox wrote: »

Simonsez,

Following on from your last post, I'm just wondering if you could let me know how you approached medical check:
Did you go with your GP or public hospital or private clinic and where?

I'm going to apply for a z-visa too, my employer asked me to forward a physical examination report and specifically states that it should be issued by a public hospital with official stamp and that if it's done in private hospital, the report needs to be notarised. Chinese Embassy Dublin can't provide any info and only said that it will have be notarised by Department of Foreign Affairs, if it's done through private clinic.

Your previous posts referred to a GP check up? How did you get around the above or did yours have the same requirements?



BTW, presumably you got your z-visa and that you are in China now - jealous!

Hi Curious Fox,

I empahtise CF. I am not sure what your time frame is.

My story. My employer sent me the foreign expert invitation. This allows me to apply for the Z visa. The Z visa allows me 30 days entry in China to apply for residence permit. The residence permit is issued upon passing medical.

I did medical in China. Passed it and got residence permit.

Good Luck.

SS

Curious Fox wrote: »

Thanks SS,

Yours sounds a bit different than mine. My employer asked me to provide a number of docs, including degree certificate, resume, 2 year work experience cert (presumably a reference letter will do?), medical check report and some photos. Once I post all of these to them, they will apply - alien employment licence (different than yours?), invitation letter and medical check verification, then post them out to me. They told me that with these docs, I'll have to go to Chinese Embassy Dublin to apply for a Z visa. I was told I can then go to China and apply residence permit within 30 days - that part is similar to what you said above.

I'm flying out on 20 January, which I doubt all of the above will be done.

I think mine is a bit different than your story above, any thoughts? Have they changed how they deal with Z visa since you applied? This medical check up is doing my head in. Know anybody else have to do it?

How is life in China?

With thanks,

CF

Nay CF what you have said above is what I had to do .

CF, like you I forwarded via email required docs vis a vis qualifications and letters of reference.

Medically, go to your gp explain you are going to China and he/she will arrange with hospital (private or public). Allow a month for bloods, xray to come back. Let your employer know, when results are back.

When they get all docs, reference and medical stuff back they ask for permission to invite you . Once they get permission then they should send a letter of invitation to you. Which you bring to the Chinese embassy. They will, all going well give you a Z visa . (I did my interview in May and got my letter of invitation in August!!) The Z visa allows you enter China and gives you 30 days to get residence permit.

When, you get to China you will have to do another medical and when you pass,the school will bring you to the local police . The PSB(police), will then issue you with a residence permit.

China? China is China CF.

Good luck.