suhk spring 2011 option i visa application procedure 1

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SUHK Spring 2011 Option I

Visa Application Procedure

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SUHK Spring 2011 Option I Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure

VisasYou need to obtain TWO Visas to join the SUHK program in Hong Kong:

1. Hong Kong Study Visa – Due Oct. 25th for Full Semester in Spring 2011If your nationality is Afghanistan, Albania, Cambodia, Cuba, Laos, North Korea (Democratic Peoples' Republic of), Nepal and Vietnam, please noted that the Hong Kong Study Visa requirements are different and it may take additional time to process your visa.

2. Chinese Tourist Visa – Due Nov 19th – Dec 9th for Module A travelling seminar

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Hong Kong Study Visa Application

Procedure

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Hong Kong Study Visa for Full Semester in Spring 2011

• Students need to complete the application form and send to SU Abroad, SUHK will submit and obtain your visa application on behalf of the students; ** Due Oct. 25th **

• Please note that application for a HK study Visa to enter the HKSAR for study may be different if your nationality is Afghanistan, Albania, Cambodia, Cuba, Laos, North Korea (Democratic Peoples' Republic of), Nepal and Vietnam, please noted that the Hong Kong Study Visa requirements are different and it may take additional time to process your visa.

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Please send the following documents to Julie Riverso by Oct. 25th

1. Form ID995A “Application for Entry for Study in Hong Kong” – click here

http://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/ID995A.pdf

2. Clear photo copy of the info page of your passport – including your

photo, passport number see sample, please double check your passport

expiry date, for Spring 2011 students, passport SHOULD NOT be expired

before 30 November 2011. If yes, please renew your passport ASAP prior

to proceed this Visa application.

3. Three official passport photos (size 2”x2”)

4. US$35 check or money order to “Syracuse University”Mail to: SU Abraod

106 Walnut Pl.Syracuse, NY 13244 Attn: Julie Riverso






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Form ID995A“Application for Entry for Study in Hong Kong”

1. Please make sure the form is completely printed with the bar code at the bottom. 7 pages in total. Students only need to submit Page 1 to 4.

2. Please complete the form in BLOCK LETTERS using black PEN.

3. Sign each page by HAND, NO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE.

4. On the next page, we will show you how to complete this form, Just complete the form as on the sample. Leave the questions black if left blank on the sample.

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HK Study Visa Form Page 1

For Spring 2011 students, passport SHOULD NOT be expired before 30 November 2011. If yes, please renew your passport ASAP prior to proceed this Visa application

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04 JAN 2011 5 MONTHS



1. Write your address that we can send your Visa from SUHK if your nationality needs to obtain valid visa to enter HK

2. Affix one PASSPORT PHOTO (2”X2”)

3. Proposed date of entry = 04 JAN 2011

4. Proposed duration of stay = 5 months

5. Date and HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE

YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS

01 OCT 2010

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HK Study Visa Form Page 31. CITY UNIVERISTY OF HONG

KONG, TAT CHEE AVENUE, KOWLOON, HONG KONG

2. Name of your home school; Major; Degree & period of study

3. These figures are suggested by CityU.


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1. Tick the 9i (a),(b) & (c) boxes

2. Delete where inappropriate as sample.


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1. Please submit the completed visa application form (P1-P4) together with a Clear copy of the front info page of your passport and the signature page;

2. Please double check your passport expiry date, for Spring 2011 students, passport SHOULD NOT be expired before 30 November 2011. If yes, please renew your passport ASAP prior to proceed this Visa application.

SAMPLE

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For students who are permanent residents of MAINLAND CHINAYou need to attach a statement for your HK Study Visa Application, sample as follow,

Depends on

your plan

1st October, 2010 Hong Kong Study Visa Application Statement: Student Name [China Passport No#] Dear, My name is Student Name. I am the resident of Mainland China and fulltime undergraduate degree student of Home University Name in USA. From January 4th 2011 to May 24th 2011, I have applied Syracuse University Study Abroad Program in Hong Kong which is jointly organized by Syracuse University of USA and School of Continuing and Professional Education of the City University of Hong Kong in Spring 2011 semester.

If study approval is given, I will enter HK on 4th Jan 2011 or earlier from [the City/ Country you enter HK] by train or flight. And I understand that I have to apply for Exit and Entry Permit (EEP) and relevant exit endorsement from Mainland authority of my home city once I have received Hong Kong Immigration approval document to my HK study. My initial plan after my study program end in May 2011, I shall return to [City/ Country] until August 2011 and go to Home University Name in the U.S. to continue my study. OR I will return to Home University Name in the U.S to continue my study after my program ends in May 2011. I sincerely look forward to getting the affirmative approval regarding my Hong Kong Study Visa from your department. Thank you for your kind attention. Sincerely yours,Student Name

Signature: BY HANDHandwritten Signature

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Checklist of the Hong Kong Student Visa Application

1. Completed “Application for Entry for Study in Hong Kong” form (Page 1 to Page 4) with the bar code printed and sign by your HAND on the bottom of each page

2. Clear photo copy of the info page of your passport – including your photo, passport number see sample. Make sure the expiry date is BEFORE 30 November 2011 and copy is clear enough to read

3. Three official passport photos (size 2”x2”) including the one affixed on the Study Visa Form

4. For the permanent resident of MAINLAND CHINA, please attach the HK Study Visa Application Statement , the copy of your CHINA ID card, CHINA Passport and the USA Study Visa

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Application work flow –

For American Passport Holders:

1. All documents must be sent to Julie Riverso by October 25, 2010.

2. SUHK office will send all your HK Study Visa Application documents to the Hong Kong Immigration Department only if all the required documents are received;

3. The Hong Kong Immigration Department may request for additional information / documents in support of the student visa application on a case by case basis; i.e. SUHK may contact you if there is any question, please check your email regularly and reply ASAP; ; keep Julie Riverso & Karei Law informed at [email protected] & [email protected]

4. The HK Study Visa usually takes 6 weeks to process; SUHK will collect the Visas on behalf of students

5. Therefore, your first entry to Hong Kong to join orientation activities, your status to Hong Kong Immigration should be “TOURIST” and reason to Hong Kong should be “TRAVEL”. You will have Hong Kong Visa Free as tourist for 14-90 days. After receiving Hong Kong Study Visa during orientation and second entry to Hong Kong after China Seminar, your status to Hong Kong Immigration will then be “STUDENT” and reason to re-enter Hong Kong should be “STUDY”

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For China Passport Holders:1. All documents must be sent to Julie Riverso by October Octber 25, 2010

2. SUHK office will send all your HK Study Visa Application documents to the Hong Kong Immigration Department to proceed your application only if all the required documents are received;;

2. The Hong Kong Immigration Department may request for additional information / documents in support of the student visa application on a case by case basis; i.e. SUHK may contact you if there is any question, please check your email regularly and reply ASAP; keep Julie Riverso & Karei Law informed at [email protected] & [email protected]

3. The HK Study Visa usually takes 8 weeks to process; SUHK will collect the Visas on behalf of students

4. SUHK will send the visa label to the student’s provided postal address as on the Study Visa Application Form. DO check your mail box let SUHK know upon receive

5. You need to apply the following documents by yourself after receiving your Hong Kong Study Visa:

• “Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao” (EEP 往來港澳通行証 ) For Study, NOT general EEP for TRAVELS (usually takes 3 weeks to process)

• Relevant exit endorsement 逗留簽注 from the Public Security Bureau office 戶口所在地的公安機關出入境管理部門 (usually takes 3 weeks to process)

6. The Hong Kong Study Visa Label should be affixed onto a blank endorsement page of the EEP

7. Make sure you have collected the above mentioned documents in time by Jan 9, 2011 in order to join the group arrival on Jan 10, 2011.



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For Other Passport Holders:

1. All documents must be sent to Julie Riverso by October 25, 2010.

2. SUHK office will send all your HK Study Visa Application documents to the Hong Kong Immigration Department only if all the required documents are received;

3. The Hong Kong Immigration Department may request for additional information / documents in support of the student visa application on a case by case basis; i.e. SUHK may contact you if there is any question, please check your email regularly and reply ASAP; ; keep Julie Riverso & Karei Law informed at [email protected] & [email protected]

4. SUHK will distribute your Hong Kong Study Visa during orientation in Hong Kong, unless your nationality is required valid visa to enter Hong Kong. Then we need to post your visa to your contact address.

5. If your nationality is not required valid visa to enter Hong Kong, you will not have the Hong Kong Study Visa before leaving your home country. Therefore, your first entry to Hong Kong to join orientation activities, your status to Hong Kong Immigration should be “TOURIST” and reason to Hong Kong should be “TRAVEL”. You will have Hong Kong Visa Free as tourist for 14-90 days. After receiving Hong Kong Study Visa during orientation and second entry to Hong Kong after China Seminar, your status to Hong Kong Immigration will then be “STUDENT” and reason to re-enter Hong Kong should be “STUDY”



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Hong Kong Tourist Visa Application

Procedure

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Chinese Tourist Visafor Module A travelling seminar

• Students must apply and obtain BEFORE arriving in Hong Kong;

• Students need to apply the visa IN PERSON at the People's Republic of China Consulate of your home jurisdiction or they can use a visa processing agency such as “Travisa”. http://china.travisa.com/VisaInstructions.aspx?CountryID=CN&

• People's Republic of China Consulate webpage – Click Here http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/zmzlglj/

• Chinese Tourist Visa Application Form – Click Herehttp://newyork.china-consulate.org/chn/lszj/tbzl/sqbg/P020071207040716725280.pdf

http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/zmzlglj/

http://newyork.china-consulate.org/chn/lszj/tbzl/sqbg/P020071207040716725280.pdf

http://newyork.china-consulate.org/chn/lszj/tbzl/sqbg/P020071207040716725280.pdf

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Chinese Tourist Visa

1. The form is two pages in total

2. Please complete the form in BLOCK LETTERS, using black PEN.

3. Sign by HAND, NO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE.

4. On the next page, we will show you how to complete this form, Just complete the form as on the sample. Leave the questions blank as the sample.

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LAW SAMMI

KAREI

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2011/01/1414 DAYS FIRST ENTRY IN JAN, 3 DAYS PER ENTRY IN THE NEXT 4 MONTHS

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XIAN, BEIJING, SHANGHAI

X DO NOT CHOOSE OTHERS!

• STANDARD PROCESSING IS 4 WORKING DAYS;• Extra $30 dollars per visa for RUSH or• Extra $20 dollars per visa for the Express

OPTIONAL

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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 315-443.3471

106 WALNUT PLACE, SYRACUSE, NY13244, USA

Answer as applicable

YOUR HOME ADDRESS YOUR HOME PHONE NUMBER

CAROLINE TONG 86.10.5153.557

ZIJING BLDG. 23, RM. 228-229, HAIDIAN DIST, BEIJING, P.R. CHINA 100084

Xian Aurum International Hotel, 30 Nan Xin Street, Xin Cheng District, XIAN

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LEAVE IT BLANK UNLESS SOMEONE IS COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FOR YOU

READ

AND SIGN

Visa Application form must be submitted IN PERSON to the Consulate or Embassy with jurisdiction over your HOME state- CLICK HERE or you can use a visa processing agency such as “Travisa”. Applications will NOT be accepted via mail, email, Internet, or any express delivery service

http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/t84229.htm

http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/t84229.htm

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Chinese Tourist Visa Application Checklist

1. Completed & signed visa application form;

2. Two Official 2”x2” passport photos; one affixed on the application form;

3. Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application (i.e. Nov 30, 2011)

4. Visa Processing Fee US$140 for more details, please check here http://www.nyconsulate.prchina.org/eng/lsqz/VisasforChina/t42204.htm#10

5. Certain consulates may require your China itinerary, please contact Julie Riverso at [email protected] or 315-443-9242 for an itinerary.

http://www.nyconsulate.prchina.org/eng/lsqz/VisasforChina/t42204.htm#10


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• Submit your application no more than 50 days before departure and no later than 30 days before departure, i.e. between Nov 19, 2010 & Dec 9, 2010

• Check the locations and office hours for the China Consulate People‘s Republic of China Consulate webpage – Click Here






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REMEMBER• passport SHOULD NOT be expired before 30 November 2011

• Check if you are required any appropriate visa or entry permit

before entering to Hong Kong – CLICK HERE if SUHK delivers your

Hong Kong Study Visa during orientation in Hong Kong

• Check if you are restricted to obtain tourist visa to enter China

(Xian, Beijing, Shanghai) for the China Seminar

• China Passport Holders – prepare all your EEP and endorsement

relevant documents ASAPThank you & See you in HK!

http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_4.htm

suhk spring 2011 option i visa application procedure 1

Documents

hk study visa

suhk spring

application form

passport slide

chinese tourist visa

suhk program

passport number

passport asap