HKPoly - visa for Bridging Cultures Program

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1 1 HKPoly - visa for Bridging Cultures Program CHINESE VISA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Dear Hong Kong Polytechnic University students, UPDATED: You are now ready to apply for your Tourist Visa to China for the Bridging Cultures Program portion of your study abroad program. Please follow the directions and screenshots below carefully, as it will be your responsibility to secure your Chinese visa before your departure for the program. Please call your GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Program Manager with any questions at Items you will need to start the Chinese Tourist Visa process: 1. Passport with 6 months of validity AFTER program end date 2. Permanent Residency Card (for non-us citizens) 3. Flight Itinerary Additional requirements for applicants born in China, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan: 1. Chinese Name - The applicant's name written in Chinese characters. 2. Proof of name change - If the applicant's name has changed since birth, please provide a copy of the court order or marriage certificate showing the name change. 3. Previous visa - Copy of a previously issued Chinese visa or copy of the information page from your Chinese, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwanese passport. Note: If your old passport has not been canceled, you will be required to submit the original passport with your application. After completing your Chinese Tourist Visa application, you will need to mail the following items to VisaHQ s headquarters. 1. Passport 2. SIGNED visa application 3. Payment confirmation page 4. 1 Passport photo 5. Flight Itinerary (Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary) 6. Hotel Confirmation Letter (attached at bottom of instructions) 7. Multiple Entry Letter (attached at bottom of instructions) Mail above items to the address below: VisaHQ.com Inc. Embassy Row 2005 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC

2 2 Step 1: Gather all of your documents together, and visit Click on register to the right of the screen. Step 2: Enter your details to create your own personal login. MAKE SURE TO ENTER YOUR MyLearn AS YOUR USERNAME, AND AsiaGLA AS YOUR PASSWORD. This will allow your program manager to help you in your visa application if needed.

3 3 Step 3: Complete the Personal Details. Step 4: Click on the button. Search for the China Visa. Step 5: Make sure that the Tourist Visa tab is highlighted, and then click Step 6: Make sure to select the Tourist Visa, Multiple Entry Step 7: VERY IMPORTANT. MAKE SURE TO HAVE IDENTICAL INFORMATION TO WHAT YOU SEE BELOW: The full address of your stay in China is below.

4 4 Beijing Jade International Youth Hostel: No.5 North Zhide Alley, Beiheyan Street,Dongcheng District Beijing, China Tel: Make sure to enter HTH Worldwide Insurance and Policy# HM-3104-A-09 Step 8: Please make payment for the Visa application, and print off payment confirmation page, and your Visa application. SIGN your visa application. Mail visa application and payment confirmation directly to VisaHQ headquarters. VisaHQ.com Inc. Embassy Row 2005 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC Please call your Program Manager with any questions!

5 Dear Chinese Embassy Representative, I, (first name) (last name), am a participant on the GlobaLinks Learning Abroad program in coordination with Hong Kong Polytechnic University. I am including this Multiple Entry Letter to help with the processing of my Chinese Tourist Visa that is required for the program. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad is an International Education organization that in partnership with Hong Kong Polytechnic University facilitates students attendance in study abroad programs. I will be traveling overseas starting (date), and will be entering China between (date) and (date). During these program dates, participants may be leaving and re-entering the country. All student program fees have been paid to Hong Kong Polytechnic University via GlobaLinks Learning Abroad. I am required to secure a Chinese Tourist Visa for participation in my program hosted by GlobaLinks Learning Abroad. Thank you for your help, and please call GlobaLinks Learning Abroad at with any questions. Regards, Signature Date

6 Application for Chinese Tourist Visa Hotel Confirmation To Whom It May Concern, This letter is to confirm the hotel reservation for the following. This student is a participant on the Hong Kong Polytechnic University semester study abroad program. Before the student begins their studies in Hong Kong, they will take a five day tour in Beijing from August During this time, they have a confirmed reservation at the following hotel accommodation: Beijing Jade International Youth Hostel Beiheyan St Dongcheng Beijing, China, Should you have any questions about this student s participation on the program, or intended travel as a participant, please feel free to contact me. I am the Program Manager at GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and I am happy to help. All the best, Jan Amann Program Manager GlobaLinks Learning Abroad What Will You Discover? jamann@globalinksabroad.org N. Pecos St, Suite 320 Westminster, Colorado USA Telephone: extension 111 Fax: