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UNBELIEVABLE: China visa for uk holidaymakers could be dropped as early as monday says top tour operator - The Untold Story

China Wendy Wu United Kingdom Simon Calder Neil Taylor

The tangled red tape for British visitors to China could be history as soon as Monday, a leading tour operator has predicted.

At present, UK travellers must apply no more than three months in advance, pay a minimum of £130 and visit a Chinese visa office in London, Manchester, Belfast or Edinburgh to be fingerprinted.

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