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What are the steps to obtain a SETV from the Hong Kong consulate for Australians?
For members information.. SETV from Hong Kong consulate
I am an Australian (retired) and just collected the SETV.
Documents provided...completed application, signed copy of passport page, signed copy of arrival card/entry slip into HK (all in blue pen..read that somewhere) and passport photo.
All was in order EXCEPT, the photo was rejected as it had a grey-white background instead of white. I was directed down to the Admiralty MTR where there is a photo booth. Returned to the consulate, 30 mins later and the application was then accepted. No questions at all were asked..this on the back of METV and three back to back visa exempts. I return to BKK on Monday and will have the three proofs at the ready.
I am an Australian (retired) and just collected the SETV.
Documents provided...completed application, signed copy of passport page, signed copy of arrival card/entry slip into HK (all in blue pen..read that somewhere) and passport photo.
All was in order EXCEPT, the photo was rejected as it had a grey-white background instead of white. I was directed down to the Admiralty MTR where there is a photo booth. Returned to the consulate, 30 mins later and the application was then accepted. No questions at all were asked..this on the back of METV and three back to back visa exempts. I return to BKK on Monday and will have the three proofs at the ready.
Answer summary
An Australian retiree shares their experience obtaining a Special Tourist Visa (SETV) at the Hong Kong consulate. They provided the necessary documents, but their passport photo was initially rejected due to the background not being pure white. They went to a nearby photo booth to correct the issue and returned to the consulate, where their application was accepted without further questions. The post also included comments from others asking about the timeline for receiving the visa after application acceptance and sharing their own positive experiences with the SETV process.
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Ray *****
when the application was accepted how long to get the visa, same day?
Tina *************
OPThe next morning....they take applications and collections are only between 9.30am and 12.30pm.
Tyson ********
@Ray ****
next dayTyson ********
Hong Kong isn’t the issue, as we just returned from there gaining our second SETV. It’s Bangkok. Update us on your process when you return. Cheers.
Tina *************
OP@Tyson *******
update from immigration this afternoon at BKK....all good,no questions, no proofs 😀Activity
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