I have to admit, it's been years since I've used a travel agency to book a trip. I found Murdoch…read moreTravel in a Google search and called. I have never been so impressed with the service my husband and I have received! Marion is absolutely amazing. She was on the ball about everything. So our trip is booked and we're excited l, thanks to Marion! You're amazing

I don't have much to say but the team was awesome and kind Melissa,Ron,Jeff, and Alex are all so…read morenice and their office is beautiful!!

Alex was in touch with me as my visa was processed by embassy and then couriered it overnight when…read moreit was ready. I'm happy.

For the longest time, I have wanted to visit Shanghai. Last December, I took advantage of a seat…read moresale and got my plane ticket​. I have made progressive steps to get everything in order. In January, I got my photos taken for my tourist visa. Last week, I decided to get my visa by going to Visa Center (yes, it's spelled the American way, including its site URL). I found this place through an online search. Instead of taking time to drive downtown, pay for parking, and wait to get my visa, I drove for ten minutes to get here. The office is located on Highway 7, on the southwest corner. Parking gets busy fast in this plaza. I learned though my experience at Mindzai that there are two parking levels underground. I first visited this office last Tuesday. I got there at 09:44 and nabbed a decent parking spot just outside the building. I took the elevator up to the tenth floor. I got confused as to where this office was. It is shared with another business. You simply go through the glass doors and hang a left. It is best to print your forms and fill them out before you head over to this office, which I did. The Chinese consulate only accepts typed applications. If you don't have access to a computer, this office charges $35 to decipher your chicken-scratch handwriting and do it for you. There are some services that you can do without. If you want updates on your application on your phone, you pay $1 for text messages. I declined. You get e-mail updates, which were often, free, and helpful. You can also check the status of your application online. There is also a service in which your details are registered​ with the Chinese consulate. If you want that piece of mind, it is $16. I got an L tourist visa for China that allows multiple entries into the country. It is good for ten years. I got an e-mail to pick it up on Tuesday. I went back the following day and had to park underground on level P1. Parking spaces can be tight. However, my car is small, so I backed into my spot easily. You need to bring your receipt to pick up your visa and fetch your passport. My visa was in my passport. I was pleased. Picking up your visa in-person is your cheapest option. It takes a week. If you are in a rush, there are faster options. Naturally, you pay more for them. I recommend this service if you want to save time and aggravation heading downtown to get your tourist visa. (106)

PASSPORT INFORMATION FYI Oshawa Service Canada is averaging…read morea 2-3 hour wait, 50 people on average waiting. Suggest using Ajax Service Canada 274 Mackenzie Avenue, Suite 200 Ajax, Ontario, L1S2E9 averaging 10-20 minute wait 10 people in line.

Looking to renew or get a passport? This Service Canada office is located inside Whitby mall. You…read moreare protected from the elements and can wait in line outside the office. I suggest coming there about 1 hour before opening time. Hours are posted in my pictures. Be sure to have your passport photos and completed passport application. 10 years passport is $160 and 5 years is $120. They accept credit card, debit card for payment.

Friendly, quick, clear, and problem free service in a nice building…read more Arrived 15 minutes before opening and applied for an adult passport. Was out in under 2 hours. Around 50% of the waiting time is spent standing, and 50% sitting.

For a government service bureau that you have to go to, this place is not too bad. The people are…read morequite helpful and they try to be efficient. Even thought there is a bit of a maze to get through. Once you get to the third floor of the castle. Turn to your right and follow the signs. You will come to a fork in the road with two gate keepers. They will ask you some questions and if you answer honestly, they will give you a number. Then you go to magical waiting room and when you see your number appear you will know where to go next. That is about it. Then out you go. It really is on the third floor. Oh and picking up your passport is very quick. But do bring your ID.

Visa Connection is in a small office located above a gallery on Hazelton lane…read more They specialize in obtaining tourist and business visas for pretty much any country. They can expedite these services for you QUICKLY - but obviously at a price. I have used them several times for obtaining various business visas for my boss traveling to other countries. They can get you the visa typically 75% faster than if you went in person and did it yourself. This is very handy for urgencies or for frequent travelers who need their passports back in due hast. The staff here are very knowledgeable and can quickly outline everything you will need to submit your visa application. They can email you a package with all the requirements and paperwork for each specific country. Overall very speedy and convenient for emergencies!

VISA Connection Review We used the service for visas related…read moreto a multi-country Asia trip with complications. Efficient, respectful, prompt, responsive and effective. Not cheap but the peace of mind was worth it. Oksana was a dream to deal with as she tolerated my persistent nagging with patience and elegance.