10 - TravelLing to China
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Introductions
10.1
Visas
10.2
Travel to China
Introduction
China is perceived by many
UK businesses to be a relatively new, and exciting market,
with great opportunities waiting to be developed. At the
same time, the prospect of travelling to this country to
do business may be somewhat daunting. This brief course
is designed with the first-time visitor in mind, taking
you through the cultural pitfalls, and showing you what
to do, and what not to do, on your first visit to the country.
Whilst this course is designed primarily for those who have
no knowledge of the Chinese market, it is anticipated that
it will also be of use to the more experienced traveller,
who would like to deepen their knowledge of Chinese culture.
In furthering your knowledge, you should enhance your ability
to operate in this new market. With this in mind, the following
pages offer a comprehensive information pack, designed to
smooth the way to doing business in China
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10.1
Visas
The visa application processes
requires the following:
• A full British passport (valid for a minimum period
of at least six months after the end of the visit).
• 2 passport size current photos
• A letter of invitation from your Chinese host company
• A completed visa application form
Hand in or post your documents (with your passport) and
the visa administration fee (£30.00 for a simple entry
visa) to the Chinese Embassy in London, or either of the
Regional Consulate Generals, listed below:
| Name
and Address |
Office
Hours and Contact Numbers |
The
Chinese Embassy,
49/51 Portland Place,
London W1N 3AH |
Office
Hours: 09:00-12:00 (Monday-Friday)
24-hour Visa Information: 09001-880808
Telephone: 020 76365179
Web Site: http://www.chinese-embassy.org.uk |
Visa
Section Office,
The Chinese Embassy,
31 Portland Place,
London W1B 1QD |
Office
Hours: 09:00-12:00 (Monday-Friday)
24-hour Visa Information: 0891 880808
Telephone: 020 76311430 (14:00-16:00)
Fax: 020 7436 9178 |
Visa
Office,
The Chinese
Consulate-General in Manchester,
Denison House,
49 Denison Road,
Rusholme,
Manchester M14 5RX |
Telephone:
0161- 2248672, 2247443
Fax: 0161-2572672
|
Visa
Office,
The Chinese
Consulate-General in Edinburgh,
Romano House,
43 Station Road,
Edinburgh EH12 7AF |
Telephone:
0131 3164789, 3348501
Fax: 0131-334 6954
|
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10.2
Travel to China
When
you have obtained your Chinese visa, the next step is to
buy your ticket. If you book well in advance, you may be
eligible for a price discount. Consult your local travel
agent for their updated prices. The airlines that have flights
to China from the UK are:
| Destination |
Departures |
Carrier |
Booking
Link |
| Beijing
Hong Kong |
1.
Aberdeen (via LHR)
2. Edinburgh (via LHR)
3. Glasgow (via LHR)
4. Leeds (via LGW&LHR)
5. London (HR)
6. Manchester (via LHR)
7. Newcastle upon Tyne (via LHR) |
British
Airways |
www.britishairways.com |
| Beijing
Shanghai Hong Kong |
1.
Aberdeen (via Amsterdam)
2. Birmingham (via Amsterdam)
3. Bristol (via Amsterdam)
4. Cardiff (via Amsterdam)
5. Edinburgh (via Amsterdam)
6. Glasgow (via Amsterdam)
7. Humberside (via Amsterdam)
8. Leeds (via Amsterdam)
9. London (CY) via Amsterdam
10. London (HR) via Amsterdam
11. Manchester (via Amsterdam)
12. Newcastle (via Amsterdam)
13. Norwich (via Amsterdam)
14. Teesside (via Amsterdam) |
KLM |
www.klm.com |
| Beijing
Shanghai Hong Kong |
1.
Birmingham (via Frankfurt)
2. Edinburgh (via Frankfurt)
3. London (HR) via Frankfurt)
4. Manchester (via Frankfurt) |
Lufthansa
|
www.lufthansa.com |
| Shanghai
Hong Kong |
London
(HR) |
Virgin
Airlines |
www.virgin-atlantic.com |
| Beijing
Shanghai |
1.
London (HR) via Istanbul
2. Manchester (via Istanbul) |
Turkish
Airlines |
www.turkishairlines.com |
| Beijing
|
London
(HR) & London (CY) |
Air
China |
www.airchina.com.cn |
| Beijing
Shanghai Hong Kong |
1.
Aberdeen (via Paris CDG)
2 Edinburgh (via Paris CDG)
3. Glasgow (via Paris CDG)
4. London (HR or CY) via CDG
5. Manchester (via Paris CDG)
6. Newcastle (via Paris CDG) |
Air
France |
www.airfrance.com |
| Beijing
Hong Kong |
London
(LHR) via Helsinki |
Finnair
|
www.finnair.com |
| Hong
Kong |
1.
Birmingham (via Dubai)
2. London (LHR)/(LGW) via Dubai
3. Manchester (via Dubai) |
Emirates |
www.emirates.com |
| Hong
Kong |
1.
London (LHR)
2. Manchester (via LHR)
3. Newcastle (via LHR) |
Cathay
Pacific |
www.cathaypacific.com |
| Hong
Kong |
London
(LHR) via Abu Dhabi (AUH) |
Gulf
Air |
www.gulfairco.com |
Note: If your business takes you to North China, fly to
Beijing; if you will be visiting the East of the country,
then Shanghai is the best city; and for destinations in
the South, go to Hong Kong.
On a final note, remember to confirm your transcontinental
return flight at least 48 hours before the date of departure,
and you should also note that internal flights need to be
confirmed several hours prior to your departure.
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