It looks as if I need to address this revised China visa requirement sooner than later. 1st thing I did was to look at the visa agency I normally use
http://www.freechinavisa.org/touristvisa.php Their customer service requirements have changed. I can no longer enlist their services as I am just outside their required geo- graphic area. Very unfortunate as this visa agency was by far the best of the 3 agencies I have utilized.
I noticed one interesting thing on 'freechinavisas' website...'single- entry/ double entries/ multiple entries' are all the same fee for U.S. citizens, $140. In comparison, 'other' countries the number of visits is pro- rated. The 'single' entry, of course, the cheapest.
My wife is a Chinese citizen and if I petition the Chinese Embassy via whatever visa agency, I wonder if any considerations are due. I think I remember 2 months if I am not mistaken. I have had no trouble getting the multiple entries/ 12 months on my 3 prior occasions. Maybe this too will be an unexpected change.
My China entry would be the usual āLā visa. Returning to America on a monthly 'visa turn-a-round' would be cost prohibitive.
Currently I am thinking of 'much longer than a month' stays in China. My original intent was to exit China for the day, visit Macao/ Hong Kong and re- new the visa, and return to China. That situation is ideal, but no more from what I understand.
So, what method works, if there is such a thing now?