SUHK Fall 2011
Option I & II
Visas Instructions
Rev. 4/2/2011
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SUHK Fall 2011 Option I & II
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.
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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
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SUHK Fall 2011 Option I & II
Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
Hong Kong Study Visa – for Full Semester in 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 if
they submit application before May 1st .
• 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
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SUHK Fall 2011 Option I & II
Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
Please return the following documents to SU Abroad by May 1, 2011
1.
Form ID995A “Application for Entry for Study in Hong Kong” – click here
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 Fall 2011
students, passport SHOULD NOT expire before 19 June 2012. If so, please renew your
passport ASAP prior to proceed this Permit application.
3.
Three official passport photos (size 2”x2”)
4.
US$ 35 check or money order to “Syracuse University”
5.
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
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SUHK Fall 2011 Option I & II
Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
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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Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
Write all your information as
Shown on your passport
LAW
SAMMI KAREI

AMERICAN
PASSPORT
01
01
1993
USA

123456789
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Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
PASSPORT
123456789
01
USA
05
2010
01
05
2020
YOUREMAIL@EMAIL.COM
0123456789

USA
21
STUDENT

01 Mar 2011
HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE
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Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
HK Study Visa Form Page 1
LAW
SAMMI KAREI

AMERICAN
01
01
USA

PASSPORT
123456789
01
USA
1993
05 2010
01
05
YOUREMAIL@EMAIL.COM
0123456789

USA
2020
For Fall 2011 students, passport
SHOULD NOT be expired before 19
June 2012. If yes, please renew
your passport ASAP prior to
proceed this Visa application
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STUDENT

01 Mar 2011
HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE
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Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
HK Study Visa Form Page 2
YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS
08 Aug 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 = 08 Aug
2011
4. Proposed duration of stay = 5
months
5. Date and HANDWRITTEN
SIGNATURE
01 OCT 2010
01 Mar 2011
HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE
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Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG , TAT CHEE AVENUE, KOWLOON, HONG KONG
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
MARKETING BACHELOR
AUG 10 AUG14
HK Study Visa Form Page 3
1. CITY UNIVERISTY OF HONG
KONG, TAT CHEE AVENUE,
KOWLOON, HONG KONG
2. Name of your home school;
Major; Degree & period of
study
HK$1 70,469

COVERED IN
SCHOOL FEE
~HK$4,000
3. These figures are suggested
by CityU.
HK$200,000
4. Date and HANDWRITTEN
SIGNATURE

01 Mar 2011
HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE
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HK Study Visa Form Page 4


1. Tick the 9i (a),(b) & (c) boxes

2. Delete where inappropriate as
sample.
01 Mar 2011
3. Date and HANDWRITTEN
SIGNATURE
HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE
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SUHK Fall 2011 Option I & II
Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
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 FALL 2011
students, passport SHOULD NOT
be expired before 19 June 2012. If
yes, please renew your passport
ASAP prior to proceed this Permit
application.
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SUHK Fall 2011 Option I & II
Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
For students who are permanent residents of MAINLAND CHINA - ONLY
You need to attach a statement for your HK Study Permit Application, sample as follow,
1st 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 8th 2011 to December 20th 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 Fall 2011 semester.
If study approval is given, I will enter HK on 8th August 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.
Depends
on
your
plan
I sincerely look forward to getting the affirmative approval regarding my Hong Kong Study Permit from your department.
Thank you for your kind attention.
Sincerely yours,
Student Name
Signature:
BY HAND
Handwritten Signature
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SUHK Fall 2011 Option I & II
Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
Checklist for students who are permanent residents of Mainland China
Please return the following documents to SU Abroad by May 1, 2011
1.
Form ID995A “Application for Entry for Study in Hong Kong” – click here
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 Fall 2011 students, passport SHOULD NOT
be expired before 19 June 2012. If yes, please renew your passport ASAP prior to proceed this Permit
application.
3.
Three official passport photos (size 2”x2”)
4.
For the permanent resident of MAINLAND CHINA, please attach the HK Study Permit Application
Statement , the copy of your CHINA ID card, CHINA Passport, the USA Study Visa and the financial
support (e.g. certificate from the bank).
5.
US$ 35 check or money order to “Syracuse University”
6.
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
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SUHK Fall 2011 Option I & II
Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
Application work flow –
For American Passport Holders:
1. All documents must be sent to Julie Riverso by May 1, 2011
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 permit 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 jurivers@syr.edu & klaw@syracuse.scope.edu
4. The HK Study Permit usually takes 6 weeks to process; SUHK will collect the Permits 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 Permit during
orientation and second entry to Hong Kong after the Southeast Asia 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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SUHK Fall 2011 Option I & II
Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
For China Passport Holders:
1.
All documents must be sent to Julie Riverso by May 1, 2011
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 permit 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
jurivers@syr.edu & klaw@syracuse.scope.edu
3.
The HK Study Permit usually takes 8 weeks to process; SUHK will collect the Permits on behalf of students
4.
SUHK will send the permit label to the student’s provided postal address as on the Study Permit 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 Permit:
•
“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 Permit 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 Aug 5, 2011in order to join the
group arrival on Aug 7, 2011.
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SUHK Fall 2011 Option I & II
Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
For Other Passport Holders:
1. All documents must be sent to Julie Riverso by May 1, 2011.
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 permit 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 jurivers@syr.edu & klaw@syracuse.scope.edu
4. SUHK will distribute your Hong Kong Study Visa during orientation in Hong Kong, unless your
nationality is required valid permit to enter Hong Kong. Then we need to post your permit to
your contact address.
5. If your nationality does not require 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 1490 days. After receiving Hong Kong Study Visa during orientation and second entry to Hong
Kong after Southeast Asia 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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SUHK Fall 2011 Option I & II
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
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SUHK Fall 2011 Option I & II
Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
Visa 1 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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Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
REFERENCE ONLY
FILL IN YOUR OWN
INFORMATION
LAW
KAREI
SAMMI
X
AMERICAN
NEW YORK, USA
1993/01/01
X
123456789
10/05/10
09/05/19
NEW YORK
X
Do not choose others
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X
Hong Kong Study Visa Application Procedure
DO NOT
CHOOSE
OTHERS!
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)
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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
CAROLINE TONG
86.10.5153.557
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
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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 **
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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;
3.
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
5.
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.
6.
Contact Julie Riverso if you have any questions or need any additional
documentation – 315-443-9424 or jurivers@syr.edu .
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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
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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
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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
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SUHK Fall 2011 Option I & II
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 HERE http://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!
Thank you & See you in HK!
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