Alien, five years in China and four of those years I have used the same VPN. I've recommended to friends who are also now using the service. Excellent service with very little connection issues. Any issues were dealt with in 10 minutes using their 24 hr customer service. Will PM you the name.

Yes, China student visa.

Peter, you need an official receipt, that's the problem. No photos shops I've been to can give the receipt.

So, Tuodong PSB and the one I mentioned? Any others? I didn't really wanna go all the way into town. I live in the South.

I did a quick search but couldn't find anything. Is there really only one place in town I can get official visa photos? That being the place opposite Yunda gate just off of Wenlin.

Free vpns are never worth it. For good uninterrupted service pay for one. Depending how much you value unhindered access, a good VPN per month cost is about the same as a meal at any foreign restaurant.

And remember you need your employment documents to be able to send large amounts home. 70percent of your income.