I’ve found a lot of information stating that it is possible for a non-ARC holder to go to Hong Kong to apply for a visa into China. However looking at the Hong Kong government’s visa page here:
fmcoprc.gov.hk/eng/zgqz/bgfwxx/
States that:
So… I don’t want to fly to Hong Kong and get screwed. Does anyone know what’s up with this?
I also found this under the required documents page:
Take a look at this thread. I’ve done it many times including most recently in Jan.
forumosa.com/taiwan/viewtopi … f#p1531196
Bought visa via CTS 8 Jan 2014; multiple entry, 30 days per stay, valid 6 months, must enter before final day so essentially good for 7 months, HK$2300/TW$8900/US$297/CY$1800; drop before 1030am for pickup after 5pm next day.
ARC has nothing to do with it. This thread has even more info.
forumosa.com/taiwan/viewtopi … charm+visa
thank you!