Err, if I read the whole story, it was about Multiple Entry visas, for eligible PRC passport holders, in lieu of LTVP/DP/PR ???JR8 wrote:'SINGAPORE — Nationals from the People’s Republic of China will be able to extend the validity of their Multiple Journey Visas for up to a maximum of 10 years from June 1, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a statement today (May 15).
The visa allows Chinese visitors to come and go from Singapore without having to reapply each time. If the main applicant is eligible, the same facility will also be extended to their spouse and children under the age of 21, said ICA. The application process and processing fee for the visa remains unchanged.
ICA added: “The move will provide greater convenience for PRC nationals, especially business travellers, who travel often to Singapore.”
Eligible applicants will also be able to use the automated immigration clearance at Singapore’s checkpoints, said ICA, adding that more details will be announced at a later date.
http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/mu ... tors-china
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Open door to the north?
It doesn't seem that clear to me.ecureilx wrote: Err, if I read the whole story, it was about Multiple Entry visas, for eligible PRC passport holders, in lieu of LTVP/DP/PR ??? I believe it is primarily targeted to spouses and childrens of SCs. And the business travelers too.
Well they haven't said what's the maximum stay per entry ...JR8 wrote: And all the background checks and hurdles to get say an LTVP, that's no longer going to apply if you have a PRC passport.... sail right in on a 10-yr SVP?
--- Interesting this only applies to one nationality.
And on a visit visa what you can do here is limited. Even insurance is a no go.zzm9980 wrote:This isn't a 10yr SVP. Unlike most countries, PRC does not get SVP on arrival. This just allows PRC nationals 10 years worth of visits to obtain a SVP on arrival. Like a 10-yr multiple entry to the US for example.
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What insurance? For example if I travelled on business I'd expect to have some insurance coverage from my employer. If I travelled on holiday I'd expect to have my own holiday insurance.ecureilx wrote: And on a visit visa what you can do here is limited. Even insurance is a no go.
There is no doubt that visa rules/charges tend to be reciprocal.the lynx wrote:Fascinating. Given that Singaporeans do not need visa to go to China, I'd have thought there is some kind of MoU going on between China and Singapore (Chinese nationals not needing visa as well).
Reciprocal works, when both countries are strong willed and powerful.JR8 wrote:There is no doubt that visa rules/charges tend to be reciprocal.the lynx wrote:Fascinating. Given that Singaporeans do not need visa to go to China, I'd have thought there is some kind of MoU going on between China and Singapore (Chinese nationals not needing visa as well).
- You let our citizens in for free, we will yours too
- You want to charge them $200 for a visa? Oh, well we'll reciprocate.
I think this is what India has discovered.
well .. a little off thread anyway, but if you have seen a Philippine Embassy Visa receipt, there is a breakdown -JR8 wrote:The UK charges large visa fees for Indians, but one could argue that's because half of them aren't on holiday, they're trying to move there, and the background checks are expensive.
So, India in return charges huge visa fees for UK tourists = result? No one goes there on holiday any more.
I think a difference is that the UK-HC don't do all that extra stuff. i.e. Notarising and documenting etc. Their attitude is that they're an embassy and not a lawyers office.ecureilx wrote: well .. a little off thread anyway, but if you have seen a Philippine Embassy Visa receipt, there is a breakdown -
Visa Fee W $
Notarisation Fee X $
Documentation fee Y $
Special Power of Attorney Fee Z $
whereas the reciprocal countries charges Visa Fee Only (which is X$ or nearby there)
Probably the UK Embassy should give a breakdown, so India can try to justify their reciprocal costs
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