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CHINA EMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION
| One of the most important things for any travellers and yet forgotten by thousands of ardent travellers every year your passport is one thing you simply can’t leave home without. As well as remembering to take it with you, however, you also need to ensure that your current passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your return to your home country. You should also take at least two photocopies of the pages containing your photo and any other important information. Carry one on your person and one somewhere safe or if you’re really clever you could e-mail a copy to yourself or save it onto a floppy disk so you can access it at any time.
Furthermore, in order to get into many countries on the stay abroad you will require a visa of some type, even if you are just visiting. This is usually an insert, stamp or sticker which is placed in your passport and the duration of its validity varies from place to place. If you do intend to work or study in the country to which you are traveling, however, you should organize your visa even further in advance as this can take longer to process.
As well as your passport you should ensure that you have at least one other form of identification with you. This may be a driver’s license, birth certificate or any other form of ID which is acceptable worldwide. As with passports, bring at least two copies of all forms of identification in case of loss or theft.
You should also find out where your embassy is in the country to which you are travelling as this will come in very handy for genuine emergencies. For example if you need to return home urgently or lose important documents or passports, your embassy should be able to help you out pretty quickly. 
| VISA APPLICATIONS AND PASSPORTS | | | | | Note | | (a) China does not recognise dual nationality (eg US-Chinese, Canadian-Chinese). (b) Travellers are required to complete a health declaration certificate on arrival in China. HIV-positive travellers are not permitted to enter the country. | | | Passports | | Required by all. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months for a single or double entry within 3 months of the date of visa issue; at least 9 months for multiple entries within 6 months. | | | Visas | | Required by all except
(a) Transit passengers continuing their journey to another country who hold valid onward documentation and do not leave the airport. | | | Types of visa and cost | | Tourist/Business/Transit: (UK nationals) $45 (Single-entry); $60 (Double-entry); $90 (Multiple-entry for business visas only; 6 months); $140 (Multiple entry for business visas only; 12 months). Tourist/Business/Transit (other nationals): $30 per person (Single-entry); $45 (Double-entry); $60 (Multiple-entry). Group: $30 per person. Express Services cost an extra $22 (for visas issued within 24 hours). | | | Note | | An additional $30 must be enclosed with all postal applications to cover handling and postal charges. | | | Validity | | Tourist, Business and Group visas are normally valid for 3 months (single and double-entry). Multi-entry visas are normally valid for 6 months. The validity of Business visas varies. Transit visas are generally valid for up to 10 days. | | | Application to | | Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). Visas should be applied for in person at least 1 month before departure. | | | Application requirements | | Tourist: (a) Completed application form. (b) 1 recent passport-size photo. (c) Valid passport with at least one blank page. (d) Fee (payable in cash only). (e) Sufficient funds for duration of stay. (f) Return airline ticket, travel information about itinerary and confirmation of hotel reservation in China. (g) A stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal applications (registered/recorded delivery is recommended).
Business: (a)-(g), and (h) Official invitation from a Chinese governmental department or a government-approved company indicating duration of stay and purpose of visit (original copies only).
Work: (a)-(g), and (h) as for Business visas, and (i) employment permit from Ministry of Labour or the Sate Bureau of Foreign Experts in China.
Group (10 people or more): (a)-(g), and (h) Confirmation letter or fax from an authorised Chinese travel company. A list of all group members should be presented in triplicate. Photocopies of all group passports with the visa form number for each member.
Transit: (a)-(g), and (h) Travellers may be required to show a visa for the next country of destination or an airline ticket. | | | Working days required | | Applications should be made 1 month in advance. Applications take 3 days if applied in person and 14 days if applied by post. A 24-hour service is available upon request. | | | Temporary residence | | Enquiries should be made to the Chinese Embassy. | | | Note | | (a) The majority of visits to China tend to be organised through the official state travel agency CITS (China International Travel Service). This liaison with CITS is generally handled by the tour operator organising the inclusive holiday chosen by the visitor, though it is possible for individuals to organise their own itinerary. Once the tour itinerary details have been confirmed to the visitor or visiting group, finances to cover accommodation and the cost of the tour must be deposited with CITS through a home bank. Once again, for package trips, all the necessary formalities for a visit to China can be handled by the tour operator concerned. (b) Those wishing to visit Tibet are strongly advised to join a travel group. Individual travellers need a special permit and should obtain permission to visit Tibet or Xinjiang, by fax, from the following organisation before applying for a visa: Tourist Bureau of Tibet (see Address section). | | | Addresses | | China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) | | Department of Marketing and Communications, 9A Jianguomennei Avenue, Beijing 100740, People's Republic of China
Tel: (10) 6520 1114. Fax: (10) 6512 2096.
Website: http://cnta.com/ | | | | China International Travel Service (CITS) | | Head Office, 103 Fuxingmennei Avenue, Beijing 100800, People's Republic of China
Tel: (10) 6601 1122 or 6601 2055. Fax: (10) 6603 9331.
E-mail: webmaster@cits.net
Website: http://cits.net/ | | | | Tibet Tourism Administration | | Yuanlin Road, Lhasa, Tibet 850001, People's Republic of China
Tel: (891) 683 4313. Fax: (891) 683 4632. | | | | Tibet Tourism Office | | Room M021 Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimennanjie, Beijing 100027, People's Republic of China
Tel: (10) 6500 1188 (ext 3423) or 6593 6538. Fax: (10) 6593 6538.
E-mail: hp.wg@sina.com
Website: http://tibettour.net.cn/ | | | | Tourism Office | | 6/F Laojiefu Commercial Building, No.233 East Nanjing Rd, Shanghai 2000002, People's Republic of China
Tel: (21) 3313 0524 or (21) 6321 1729. Fax: (21) 6323 1016.
E-mail: ttbsw@hotmail.com or ttbsw@online.sh.cn
Website: http://tibet-tour.com/ | | |
| | | Help to Visa Application Forms.
How to find the right one(s)? Understand that we cannot provide forms, since this specific topic is too complex for a implementation in our websites.
Each country uses its own specific application formulars for tourists, residents and/or workers.
There are no general or multipurpose formulars for each country.
Anyway you may search the needed forms in the Internet by using the search engines like,
Altavista, Yahoo, Google, DMOZ, AOL, MSN, Lycos, Teoma.
Search examples:
Type your query and set - of course - for 'COUNTRY' the real country name you are looking for ...
... and good luck! Important remark: the [ + ] and [ " ] will reduce the number of the search results anyway.
Type exactly like examples below or you copy and paste the search strings: If your search was successful, visit the consulate's, governments' or embassies' websites first.
As per our investigation experiences most of the downloadable form sheets you'll find are built in PDF for Adobe's Acrobat™ Reader.
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS, RENEWALS Applying for a Passport You should apply for your passport several months in advance of your planned departure, making sure you fill in the dates of your upcoming trip in the appropriate place on the application. If you'll need visas from foreign embassies (find out by checking foreign entry requirements for the country you'll visit, allow more time. (It's very important to check those requirements. Imagine how disappointed you'd be if you were turned back on the day of your departure because your passport expires in three months and the country you're visiting requires it to be valid at least six months AFTER you return home! Also check on immunization requirements -- you may need to be inoculated before you can enter a country!) As a rule, it takes about 25 business days to process your passport application and get the document sent to you. Something to think about: Lines are longest at passport agencies from January to July, resulting in longer waiting times for applicants. You might want to avoid the crowds by applying through a nearby clerk of court or post office that accepts passport applications. Lost or Stolen Passport Losing your passport -- especially if you're in a foreign country -- can be scary. It's the most important item you carry with you, so it's best to keep it someplace secure (like in a money pouch you wear under your clothes). Another safety measure you can take is to make two photocopies of the photo ID page of your passport. Leave one at home with family or friends and keep the other in a different place from your passport, perhaps buried in the bottom of checked luggage. This could make all the difference in getting you on your flight home in the event that your passport is lost or stolen. It also makes getting it replaced much easier. Can I Have My Old Passport Back?
Yes! Most people view their passports as important memorabilia and are eager to get them back. That's why your previous passport, marked "canceled," will be returned to you with your new one.
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