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Is it more complicated to file a document in China, particularly Guangzhou, than in Southeast Asian countries?

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Sep 14, 2025

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Did anyone file a document in China (especially Guangzhou)? Did I hear that it's more complicated to get than from a South East Asian country?

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The process of filing documents in China, particularly in Guangzhou, is indeed more complicated compared to Southeast Asian countries. A significant complication arises because many consulates in China only accept applications from official residents.

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It is more difficult in China as many consulates there only accept applications from official residents.

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