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SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Visas Instructions

SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Visas Instructions. Rev. 4/2/2011. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure. Visas For USA Passport holders You need to obtain TWO Visas to join the SUHK program in Hong Kong:

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SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Visas Instructions

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  1. SUHK Fall 2011 Option IIIVisas Instructions Rev. 4/2/2011

  2. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure Visas For USA Passport holders You need to obtain TWO Visas to join the SUHK program in Hong Kong: • Hong Kong Study Visa – for Full Semester in Fall 2011 Due: May 1, 2011 Please note that the Hong Kong Study Visas will NOT be issued to persons of the following nationalities:  Afghanistan, Albania, Cambodia, Cuba, Laos, North Korea (Democratic Peoples' Republic of), Nepal and Vietnam. • Chinese Tourist Visa – for Module A travelling seminar Due: June 17 – July 7, 2011 If allowed, students should apply for MULTIPLE ENTRY Please note that the Chinese Tourist Visas will NOT be issued to persons of the following nationalities:  Bhutan, Pakistan, Nigeria, Congo, Turkey and Indonesia.

  3. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure Visas NON-US Passport Holders You MAY be required to obtain FOUR Visas to join the SUHK program in Hong Kong & Traveling Seminar: • Hong Kong Study Visa Due: May 1, 2011 – Student visa for Fall 2011 Semester Please noted that the Hong Kong Study Visas will not be issued to persons of the following nationalities: Afghanistan, Albania, Cambodia, Cuba, Laos, North Korea (Democratic Peoples' Republic of), Nepal and Vietnam • Chinese Tourist Visa (except China Passport Holder) Due: June 17 – July 7, 2011 – for Module A travelling seminar Please noted that the Chinese Tourist Visas will not be issued to persons of the following nationalities: Bhutan, Pakistan, Nigeria, Congo, Turkey and Indonesia If allowed, students should try to apply for the MULTIPLE ENTRY • Singapore Tourist Visa (click here to check if you require visa or not) – for Module A travelling seminar • Malaysia Tourist Visa (click here to check if you require visa or not) – for Module A travelling seminar

  4. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure Hong Kong Option III Study Visa – Fall 2011 – Due May 1, 2011 • Students need to complete the Chinese Study Visa application and send to SU Abroad, no later than May 1st. • SUHK will submit and obtain your Student Visa on behalf of the students who submit all required documents by May 1st. • Persons who do not have the right of abode or right to land and wish to enter Hong Kong for the purpose of education are required by law to obtain a valid student visa/entry permit issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department before coming to Hong Kong. • Students who have a valid student visa/entry permit issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department will be classified as "Non-local Students". If you travel to Hong Kong as a visitor without holding a valid student visa, you will not be allowed by law to enroll as a student. • Please note that application for a HK Study Permit to enter the HKSAR for study will NOT be issued to persons of the following nationalities: of Afghanistan, Albania, Cambodia, Cuba, Laos, North Korea (Democratic Peoples' Republic of), Nepal and Vietnam.

  5. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure Please return the following documents to SU Abroad by May 1, 2011 • Form ID995A “Application for Entry for Study in Hong Kong” – click here • 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 Fall 2011 students, passport SHOULD NOT expire before 19 June 2012. If so, please renew your passport ASAP prior to proceed this Visa application. • Declaration by Financial Sponsor Form – click here • Evidence of student’s financial sponsorship: Copies of bank statements, scholarship or financial aid award letters, verifying at least US$6,500 on deposit. • CityU Mainland and External Affairs Office (MEAO) “Request for Visa Sponsorship & Student Agreement” – click here ** HK study visa is applied by City University of Hong Kong directly– All documents must received by May 1st ** • $us 35 Visa Processing Fee – check or money order to “Syracuse University” • Copy of your health insurance card • Three official passport photos (size 2”x2”) • Mail the above documents by May 1, 2011 to: SU Abroad Attn: Julie Riverso 106 Walnut Place Syracuse, NY 13244 If you have any questions please contact Julie Riverso at 315-443-9424 or jurivers@syr.edu

  6. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure Form ID995A “Application for Entry for Study in Hong Kong” • 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. • Please complete the form in BLOCK LETTERS using black PEN. • Sign each page by HAND, NO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. • 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.

  7. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure Write all your information as Shown on your passport LAW SAMMI KAREI ü 01 01 1993 USA ü AMERICAN PASSPORT 123456789

  8. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure PASSPORT 123456789 01 05 2010 01 05 2020 USA YOUREMAIL@EMAIL.COM 0123456789 ü USA 21 STUDENT ü 01 Mar 2011 HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE

  9. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure HK Study Visa Form Page 1 For Fall 2011 students, passport SHOULD NOT be expired before 19 June 2012. If yes, please renew your passport ASAP prior to proceed the visa application LAW SAMMI KAREI ü 01 01 1993 USA ü AMERICAN PASSPORT 123456789 USA 01 05 2010 01 05 2020 YOUREMAIL@EMAIL.COM 0123456789 ü USA 21 STUDENT ü HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE 01 Mar 2011

  10. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure • HK Study Visa Form Page 2 • Write your address that will receive your Study Visa from CityU • Affix one PASSPORT PHOTO (2”X2”) • Proposed date of entry = 08 Aug 2011 • Proposed duration of stay = 5 months • Date and HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS THAT WILL RECEIVE YOUR HK STUDY VISA FROM CITYU 08 Aug 2011 5 MONTHS HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE 01 Mar 2011

  11. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure • HK Study Visa Form Page 3 • CITY UNIVERISTY OF HONG KONG, TAT CHEE AVENUE, KOWLOON, HONG KONG • Name of your home school; Major; Degree & period of study • These figures are suggested by CityU. • Students should write their ACTUAL amount as provide on financial statements. • The actual amount should not be less than US$6,500 (about HK$50,000) to cover personal expenses in a 5-month semester. Bank/financuial statements must be provided. • 5. Date and HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG , TAT CHEE AVENUE, KOWLOON, HONG KONG SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY MARKETINGBACHELOR AUG 10 AUG14 HK$1 70,469 COVERED IN SCHOOL FEE ü ~HK$4,000 HK$200,000 HK$50,000 SAVINGS & CHECK ACCOUNT FINANCIAL DEPENDENT OF PARENTS 0 FINANCIAL STATEMENT PARENTS’ BANK ACCOUNT ~HK$200,000 ü HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE 01 Mar 2011

  12. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure • HK Study Visa Form Page 4 • Tick the 9i (a),(b) & (c) boxes • Delete where inappropriate as sample. • Date and HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE ü ü ü 01 Mar 2011 HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE

  13. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure 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; Please double check your passport expiry date, for Fall 2011 students, passport SHOULD NOT be expired before 19 June 2012. If yes, please renew your passport ASAP to proceed the application. SAMPLE

  14. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure • Declaration by Financial Sponsor Form • The information on this form and the supporting documents should be same as the Financial Situation of Applicant on P.3 of the Hong Kong Study Visa application form. • This form need to attach with financial support, e.g. bank statements, saving account passbook, tax receipts, scholarship award documents etc. SPONSOR’S NAME MOTHER / FATHER STUDENT’S NAME HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE

  15. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure • CityU MEAO “Request for Visa Sponsorship & Student Agreement” • Students need to submit this form together with the copy of self arranged insurance policy and the insurance card. • For the notes point 7, students DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT THE PAYMENT TO CITYU as SUHK will arrange. LAW SAMMI KAREI AMERICAN ü 01/01/1993 123456789 123 ABC STREET, NEW YORK, USA NY1234 87654321 123-456-789 YOUREMAIL@EMAILC.OM CHRISTINE CHAN 123-789-456 MOTHER

  16. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure KAREI SAMMI LAW CityU MEAO “Request for Visa Sponsorship & Student Agreement” Student’s Name Ticks as sample SUHK office will arrange the bank draft for you in HK. Student’s signature by HAND Submit this form together with the copy of self arranged insurance policy and the insurance card. ü ü ü ü HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE 01 Mar 2011

  17. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure For the student who are permanent residents of MAINLAND CHINA You need to attach a statement for your HK Study Visa Application, sample as follow, 1 April, 2011 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 August 8, 2011 to December 19, 2011, I have applied Full Exchange Student in Fall 2011 at the City University of Hong Kong. If study approval is given, I will enter HK on August 8, 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 December 2011, I shall return to [City/ Country] until January 2012 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 December 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 HAND Depends on your plan Handwritten Signature Handwritten Signature

  18. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure • Checklist of the Hong Kong Student Visa Application • 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 • Clear photo copy of the info page of your passport – including your photo, passport number (see sample). Make sure the expiry date should not be expired BEFORE 19 June 2012 and copy is clear enough to read • Declaration by Financial Sponsor Form attach with financial support, e.g. bank statements, saving account passbook, tax receipts, scholarship award documents etc • CityU MEAO “Request for Visa Sponsorship & Student Agreement” with the copy of self arranged insurance policy and the insurance card • Visa Processing Fee – USD45 check or money order to “Syracuse University” • Three official passport photos (size 2”x2”) (including the one affix on the Study Visa Form • 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 visa

  19. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure Application work flow – For the American Passport Holders : All documents must be sent to Julie Riverso by May 1, 2011. SUHK office will send all your HK Study Visa Application documents to CityU Mainland and External Affairs Office (MEAO) to proceed your application; MEAO will process the student visa application only if all the required documents are received; 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. MEAO or SUHK may contact you if there is any question, please check your email regularly and reply ASAP; keep Julie Riverso & Karei Law informed at jurivers@syr.edu & klaw@syracuse.scope.edu The HK Study Visa usually takes 6 weeks to process; MEAO 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; Simply affix the Hong Kong Study Visa Label onto a blank page of your passport; Validate your student visa by presenting that page to the officer at the immigration check point upon entry to Hong Kong. If you have your Chinese Tourist Visa, it is suggest to affix your study visa label on the adjacent page of your passport

  20. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure • For China / Taiwan or Other Passport Holders: • All documents must be sent to Julie Riverso by May 1, 2011. • SUHK office will send all your HK Study Visa Application documents to CityU Mainland and External Affairs Office (MEAO) to proceed your application; • MEAO will process the student visa application only if all the required documents are received; • 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. MEAO or SUHK may contact you if there is any question, please check your email regularly and reply ASAP; keep Julie Riverso & Karei Law informed at jurivers@syr.edu & klaw@syracuse.scope.edu • The HK Study Visa usually takes 8 weeks to process; • MEAO 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 • 7. 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) • 8. The Hong Kong Study Visa Label should be affixed onto a blank endorsement page of the EEP • 9. Make sure you have collected the above mentioned documents in time by 5 Aug, 2011.

  21. SUHK Fall 2011 Option – I, II, & III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure Chinese Tourist Visa – for Module A travelling seminar: • Students need to apply and obtain BEFORE coming to Hong Kong; • Students need to apply the visa IN PERSON at the People's Republic of China Consulate of your home jurisdiction or use a visa processing agency such as “Travisa” • Students should try to apply for the Multiplies Entry Visa • People's Republic of China Consulate webpage – Click Here • Chinese Tourist Visa Application Form – Click Here (select Tourist Visa from menu) • Travisa Visa Processing Agency – Click Here • Please note that the Chinese Tourist Visa will not be issued to persons of the following nationalities: Bhutan, Pakistan, Nigeria, Congo, Turkey and Indonesia

  22. SUHK Fall 2011 Option I, II & III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure Visa 1 Chinese Tourist Visa The form is two pages in total Please complete the form in BLOCK LETTERS, using BLACK PEN. Sign by HAND, NO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. 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.

  23. SUHK Fall 2011 Option I, II & III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure REFERENCE ONLY FILL IN YOUR OWN INFORMATION SAMMI LAW KAREI X AMERICAN NEW YORK, USA 1993/01/01 X 123456789 10/05/10 09/05/19 NEW YORK X Do not choose others

  24. SUHK Fall 2011 Option I, II & III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure DO NOT CHOOSE OTHERS! X X 2011/08/12 14 DAYS FIRST ENTRY IN JAN, 3 DAYS PER ENTRY IN THE NEXT 4 MONTHS BEIJING OPTIONAL • STANDARD PROCESSING IS 4 WORKING DAYS; • Extra $30 (e) dollars fee per visa for RUSH (1 Day) or • Extra $20 (e) dollars fee per visa for the Express (2-3 Day)

  25. SUHK Fall 2011 Option I, II & III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure Answer as applicable SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 315-443.3471 106 WALNUT PLACE, SYRACUSE, NY13244, USA YOUR HOME ADDRESS YOUR HOME PHONE NUMBER 86.10.5153.557 CAROLINE TONG ZIJING BLDG. 23, RM. 228-229, HAIDIAN DIST, BEIJING, P.R. CHINA 100084 ZIJING BLDG. 23, RM. 228-229, HAIDIAN DIST, BEIJING, P.R. CHINA 100084

  26. SUHK Fall 2011 Option I, II, & III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure LEAVE IT BLANK UNLESS SOMEONE IS COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FOR YOU READ AND SIGN This Visa Application form must be submitted IN PERSON to the Consulate or Embassy with jurisdiction over your HOME state- CLICK HERE or by a visa processing agency, such as “Travisa”. You must apply between June 17 – July 7th **Applications will NOT be accepted via mail, email, Internet, or any express delivery service **

  27. SUHK Fall 2011 Option I, II & III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure Chinese Tourist Visa Application Checklist – Due June 17 – July 7, 2011 1. Completed & signed visa application form; 2. Two Official 2”x2” passport photos; one affixed on the application form; • Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application (i.e. June 19, 2012); 4. Pay Visa Fees when pickup your visa ($140 as of 4/1/11); Money order, company check, Master or Visa Card are accepted. Cash and other payments are NOT accepted. Money order or company check should be made payable to "Chinese Consulate General in New York". For details & fees, please Click here • Certain consulates may require additional documentation, such as your China itinerary. Please read visa requirements for you consulate carefully as they will not issue your visa if you do not have the correct documents. • Contact Julie Riverso if you have any questions or need any additional documentation – 315-443-9424 or jurivers@syr.edu .

  28. SUHK Fall 2011 Option I, II & III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure • Submit your application no more than 50 days before departure and no later than 30 days before departure DUE: June 17 - July 7 2011 • Check the locations and office hours for the China Consulate in your home jurisdiction People's Republic of China Consulate webpage – Click Here

  29. SUHK Fall 2011 Option I, II & III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure Singapore Tourist Visa– for Module A travelling seminar; • American Passport holders DO NOT NEED to obtain travel visa to Singapore. • For the countries that need to obtain a visa to enter Singapore are divided into 2 assessment levels, check the countries and requirements from here • http://www.ica.gov.sg/services_centre_overview.aspx?pageid=252 • Students need to apply and obtain BEFORE coming to Hong Kong; • Students need to apply the visa IN PERSON at the Singapore Consulate of your home jurisdiction. • Student may need to present the travel itinerary to apply the tourist visa. Please contact Julie Riverso if you need the itinerary proof. • Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore webpage – Click Here • Singapore Tourist Visa Application Form – • Form 14A • Form V39A

  30. SUHK Fall 2011 Option I, II & III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure Malaysia Tourist Visa– for Module A travelling seminar; • American Passport holders DO NOT NEED to obtain travel visa to Singapore. • For the countries that need to obtain a visa to enter Malaysia, check the countries and requirements from here • http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/visa/apply-for-visa • Students need to apply and obtain the Visa BEFORE coming to Hong Kong; • Students should apply the SINGLE ENTRY WITHOUT REFERENCE TRAVEL VISA; for application procedure, please check from here • Students need to apply the visa IN PERSON at the Malaysia Consulate of your home jurisdiction • Student may need to present the travel itinerary to apply the tourist visa. Please contact Julie Riverso if you need the itinerary proof. • Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia webpage – Click Here • Malaysia Tourist Visa Application Form – • Form IM47

  31. SUHK Fall 2011 Option III Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure • REMEMBER • Passport SHOULD NOT be expired before 19 June 2012 • Check to see if you are required to obtain a visa or entry permit before entering to Hong Kong – CLICK HEREhttp://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_4.htm If not, SUHK will issue your Hong Kong Study Visa during orientation once you arrive in Hong Kong. • Check to see if you have any restriction for tourist visas to enter China (Beijing), Singapore, or Malaysia for the China Seminar. We strongly advise you to apply for multiple entries (if possible) • China Passport Holders – prepare all your EEP and endorsement relevant documents ASAP! • Validate your student visa by presenting passport with the page with Hong Kong Study Visa label to the officer at the immigration checkpoint upon entry to Hong Kong; • If you forgot to validate your student visa, you are NOT ALLOWED to have official registration at City University of Hong Kong. Thank you & See you in HK!

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