Chinese Tourist Visa Application

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Chinese Tourist Visa Application
HKPoly - visa for Bridging Cultures Program
CHINESE VISA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
UPDATED: 6.8.13
Dear Hong Kong Polytechnic University students,
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 1-800-980-0033.
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.
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Passport
SIGNED visa application
Payment confirmation page
1 Passport photo
Flight Itinerary (Copy of round trip tickets or itinerary)
Hotel Confirmation Letter (attached at bottom of instructions)
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 20036-1030
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Chinese Tourist Visa Application
Step 1: Gather all of your documents together, and visit www.visahq.com. 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 EMAIL AS YOUR USERNAME, AND “AsiaGLA”
AS YOUR PASSWORD. This will allow your program manager to help you in
your visa application if needed.
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Chinese Tourist Visa Application
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.
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Chinese Tourist Visa Application
Beijing Jade International Youth Hostel:
No.5 North Zhide Alley, Beiheyan Street,Dongcheng District
Beijing, China 100027
Tel: 010-65259966
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 20036-1030
Please call your Program Manager with any questions!
1-800-980-0033
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 1-303-446-2214 with any questions.
Regards,
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Signature
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Date
Application for Chinese Tourist Visa
Hotel Confirmation
To Whom It May Concern,
This letter is to confirm the hotel reservation for the following Chinese Tourist Visa Application. 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 24 – 28. During this time, they have a confirmed reservation at the following hotel
accommodation:
Beijing Jade International Youth Hostel
Beiheyan St Dongcheng
Beijing, China, 100006
+86 10 6525 9966
http://www.xihuahotel.com/yg/5.html
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
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Program Manager
GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
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