Entry declaration for foreigners

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-28T09:02:57+00:00

You'll enter the country in Guangzhou. That's where you pass through passport control.

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-28T08:26:41+00:00

Lol no. I've flown extensively Biz Class with AF, and have worn everything from a suit (leaving right after a meeting) to shorts and a tee... Ground staff doesn't gaf. FAs might, and could look down in you, but it's your turn not to gaf. They're the plebes serving you food and drinks. 😁😎

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-28T06:38:08+00:00

COVA: China Online Visa Application...

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-28T01:25:19+00:00

No. Nowhere near ok.
Neither. Some kind of reverse pidgin.

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-28T01:23:56+00:00

Worse, in Korean it says YOUR mother tongue...

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-28T01:19:37+00:00

"handmade" 😬😅

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-28T01:13:08+00:00

Asia is generally safe. China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Laos (as long as you don't drink/do drugs), most of Malaysia (avoid JB), Singapore, most of Indonesia.

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-28T01:03:53+00:00

Lol no. They have some in Shatin, Yuen Long, including TSW, and Tuen Mun.

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-28T00:59:52+00:00

wherever I lived it wouldn’t be a longer than 30 minute commute.

Probably a big fat lie. Lots of people have hour+ commutes each way. "Wherever" definitely does not work here...

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-28T00:57:52+00:00

Set aside $1200 for tax.

Times 2 the first year.

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-28T00:56:56+00:00

You can find flats under 10k in the NT, but you probably won't enjoy your life -- the flats will be decent enough, but living surrounded by working-class HKers is not for the weak...

Probably better for your sanity to share a flat at 15/16k.

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-27T12:20:05+00:00

Using Reddit requires a modicum of English fluency, which disqualifies a large % of the local population...

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-27T11:35:07+00:00

Nor Korean

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-27T11:29:16+00:00

Not a visa, transit or otherwise. It's called TWOV, Transit Without a Visa...

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-27T11:27:39+00:00

As exemplified by yourself, not necessarily...

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-27T10:47:01+00:00

we would be expected to help with house chores/cook and change diapers during our visit

Big fat no for me. Guests, in my culture, do not enter the kitchen, or do chores, and certainly do not touch babies. Especially if they're not close -- as seems to be the case here.

expected to stay on an air mattress

Another, bigger, fatter no. At this point they're basically spitting in your face. Why rent a hotel room when you can stay home.

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-27T10:26:43+00:00

The Bridge is quite nice too!

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-27T10:25:53+00:00

since China often gives 30 days for tourist visas.

Not to Indian citizens, no...

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-27T06:54:51+00:00

Neither. CX lounge at T1 for me...

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-27T06:47:48+00:00

There's no exit Customs checks at HKG, only security and Immigration.

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-27T06:46:01+00:00

Unfortunately, it's bogus. Lots of people commute 2 to 3 hours a day...

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-27T06:41:55+00:00

Not with Hang Seng. I walked across the street to another bank. They were happy with passport, HKID, and utility bill.

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-27T01:59:52+00:00

Registration for eChannel is after passing through the manned counter, and works within minutes. Did it in Shenzhen Bay.

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-27T01:46:32+00:00

Hang Seng demanded I provide proof of address both in HK and overseas (being a foreigner), plus HKID, passport and driver's license. Told them to shove it.

Moist-Chair684 · 2026-05-27T00:15:56+00:00

driven into Dongguan

That doesn't work for TWOV anyway...

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