Consulate General Of The People S Republic Of China In Vancouver Chinese Visa Service Center — Embassy in Vancouver

Reviews of Consulate General Of The People S Republic Of China In Vancouver Chinese Visa Service Center

• Isabella

  Added 2016.09.28

  5 star rating for China visa service center!!!
• Adam

  Added 2016.06.20

  I found all the staff at the center very pleasant and efficient so I do not understand reviews saying they are rude and unfriendly.
• Alex

  Added 2016.03.10

  Arrived on a Wednesday mid- morning and found just 3 people waiting. My documents were in order and I was processed quickly and very politely. I rate their service far superior to what I would get in a Canadian government office. My guess is that the haters on here didn't do their homework to provide the right documents. Dress well, speak kindly and politely and you will be treated in like manner.
• Landon

  Added 2015.12.09

  I do not understand the negative reviews of this service. I made an appointment for service this morning 10 am. Got there at 9:35 am and got a ticket number. My number was called shortly after 10 am and submitted my two applications. Clerk said I had to give them a full page photocopy of my passport instead of the copy I had made on half-page. Reception clerk made copy for 25 cents. Clerk processed the two applications and I was out of there by 10:10 am!
• James

  Added 2015.02.21

  Jeez I don't get all the hate about this place. Every time I've gone here, I make an appt online, wait no more than 10 mins, and am approved with 5 mins. Do not just walk in-- you could wait for hours. Book a time online a week in advance, and you jump to the front of the line. Do your research before going in to apply for your visa, and make sure you bring all the correct documentation and photocopies. Check the actual consulate's website, not the visa centre's site, as their rules change arbitrarily.
• Hunter

  Added 2014.12.14

  I had to get India visas last month and the whole process was a horrible experience. I got to the service in Surrey at 11:30 am and did not get out of the dingy, crowded, and busy office until 3:45 pm. I elected to pay $30 each to get visa couriered back as I did not want to repeat the process to pick-up in person. Visa received after 7 days compared to China visa which will be ready to pickup in 3 days. Moreover, China tourist visa are good for multiple entries for the lesser of passport expiry date or for 10 years if you have a new 10 years Canadian passport.
• Joshua

  Added 2014.09.03

  I completely disagree with all the negative reviews. I would say that as long as you have all the required and genuine documents, you would receive prompt, fast and very efficient service. It took only three days to receive visa for China without any problem. I have provided my Canadian Passport, photo copy of my passport, my flight ticket, my hotels' booking, required size of one photo and visa application which was simple and and easy to complete. There was no line up; I waited for ten minutes and the clerk who helped me was very fast and efficient and she took less than five minutes to go through the documents to make sure if everything was in order and complete. You also get multiple-entry visa (60 days per entry) which is valid for up to 10 years. I gave four stars because the person who answered the phone was not competent; I called three times and she directed me to their web site for very simple questions, she was also somewhat rude and loud.
• Chase

  Added 2013.10.31

  Obviously disgruntled reviewers did not read document requirements spelled out very clearly on the service website. For tourist visas, give copies of travel info to and from China and hotels, etc. for your duration of stay. Visa photo do not have to be "official" passport photos as long as they are the proper size. Very detailed specs of photos were on their website.
• Joshua

  Added 2013.04.17

  I just went here to get a travel visa as a Canadian citizen wanting to travel to China as a tourist for 2 weeks. The woman who helped me was extremely friendly and efficient. My visa will be ready to pick up in less than a week! Come prepared with all the documents and photocopies and you will be processed very quickly!