Can a U.S. Citizen Get a Chinese Tourist Visa While in Thailand?

Where in China do you want to go? Beijing and Shanghai have a 72 hr visa free stayover for Americans.

I don't think you can get multi entry Chinese visa in HK without having a HK ID card. So single entry will have to do without any residency in HK

Though thai visa is no problems in HK (Single entry).

Americans need a visa for China- no exempt entry.

The Chinese Visa is very easy to get at the service center

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mentioned. I was given a 10 year multiple entry (even though I asked for a single). I downloaded then dropped off the completed forms on a Thursday and picked it all up the next day.

I'll note that they review your application on the spot and because of my occupation (photojournalism) I was asked to write and sign a declaration that I would not be taking and photos or videos for "work or publication". They provided a template with the wording, I did this sitting there with the agent. Weird but no problem.

China is an interesting place, it was a fun and educational trip. Enjoy!

you need a visa...

There is a special place to apply for visas to china. A good friend just got a 10 year tourist visa for china with very little problem there.

You need the documentation they want and you'll get the visa