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Expert: - 12/12/2008


Question
Hi Tom-
I have a multiple entry visa that is good for one year and they usually stamp in a 90 day stay. Can I go back to Hong Kong after the 90 days and re enter China from Hong Kong or must I go to another country to re enter China?
Thank You,
Ray Brown

Answer

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Hey Ray!
It's quite common for expats in Mainland China to make a visa run to Hong Kong and then return the same day. That's what's HK is for :)
Just be sure you don't let your visa expire before you cross or they'll fine you heavily. And once you get on their bad side, the Hong Kong visa-crats can be VERY unpleasant.
Best,
Tom Carter
p.s. My new photobook CHINA: Portrait of a People was published in Hong Kong. Please be sure to visit a local bookshop for a peek:
http://www.blacksmithbooks.com/9789889979942.htm
    Questioner's Rating
    Rating(1-10)Knowledgeability = 10Clarity of Response = 10Politeness = 10
    CommentThank you for your help, I am also a photographer as well!


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I am an American photojournalist and travel correspondent based in Beijing and have traveled extensively to all 33 provinces in China. I specialize in budget travel and have a personal affection for remote villages, ethnic minority culture and uncharted locales.

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