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Earning my ears
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- Mar 5, 2010
Hoping for advice (and not terrible news)...I haven't traveled to Asia before. Should I have booked airfare already? I was hoping to hear news about the possible Tokyo pre-ABD add on before making flight arrangements.
Hoping for advice (and not terrible news)...I haven't traveled to Asia before. Should I have booked airfare already? I was hoping to hear news about the possible Tokyo pre-ABD add on before making flight arrangements.
We usually book our airfare way in advance, but we're waiting for the same reason you are. I've read articles that suggest booking Asian airfare 4-6 months in advance. From what I understand, Tokyo is available to book 6 months out, so I'm hoping we'll have some info soon on whether an organized pre-trip is possible and depending on that, we can firm up our plans.
Laurie
Thanks for the tip! I was looking online about the visa process. It seems confusing. So I will need to use a documents agency and send my passport (!) or travel personally to NYC to take care of this? Would love to hear about the process from those who have been to China before.
Laurie
Thanks Kevin, that does help.Don't know if it will calm your fears, but John and I have not bought our airfare yet.
I went to the Houston Chinese Consulate a couple years ago. You had to submit all their requirements plus your passport for ~2 wks. It was fine, but honestly I may just use one of the mail in services this time to avoid the trips and appointments. I don't remember much about it other than making sure everything was filled out exactly as the instructions require. They were sticklers. It was kind of like going to the DMV. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't an overly thrilling experience.
Thanks, Kevin. I'm not overly thrilled about mailing out my passport somewhere, but that seems like a better option than travelling from Ohio to New York to do it! 2 weeks isn't bad. I'm not anticipating having to flee the country anytime soon.
Laurie
When requesting your Visa for China do you have to provide the exact dates you are traveling and your travel plans including your flights and hotels? I haven't booked Michael's flights because I am waiting for information on the Tokyo pre-trip possibility. How far in advance does the VISA need to be requested? Will ABD provide a list of shots that are required for this trip and a timeframe how far in advance these shots should be taken?
When requesting your Visa for China do you have to provide the exact dates you are traveling and your travel plans including your flights and hotels? I haven't booked Michael's flights because I am waiting for information on the Tokyo pre-trip possibility. How far in advance does the VISA need to be requested? Will ABD provide a list of shots that are required for this trip and a timeframe how far in advance these shots should be taken?
Me, too, Laurie. Kevin...?
We are working with Disney to see if we can get a group for Japan.
When I have more info, I will let everyone know.