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[parnett]

You do need to type out both forms and bring them to the Consulate. If there is a problem, and they ask you to redo one of the forms, don't fret. There is a Burger King about two blocks away with a small internet cafe. You can type up a new form upstairs (in fact, that's the main reason the cafe is there). There is even a nice man who will help you. It was free, but everyone was tipping the helper.

[Miles Smiles]

[parnett]

The last time I checked I was from NYC. That's where I'm getting my info.
One year ago, I went to the Chinese Consulate in NYC minus one of the forms. They offered no help, so I rushed out onto the street looking for an Internet cafe. A helpful policeman steered me down the block to a Burger King with an Internet cafe upstairs.
Each applicant must have both forms, and the information must be typed. Anything handwritten is not accepted.

[parnett]

From the Chinese Consulate Office in NYC for Z visa applicants:
Step one: Please read the following carefully before completing the application form:

1. The Visa Office only accepts the �Visa Application Form of the People�s Republic of China� (Form V.2011A) marked �CNNYCONSULATE JUNE 2011 EDITION� downloaded from the website of the Chinese Consulate in New York. Previous editions or forms downloaded from other sources will not be accepted.

2. Please consult the �Instructions on the Completion of the Visa Application Form� while completing the application. [b][b]All sections must be filled out truthfully on a computer.[/[/b]b] If a section does not apply to you, please state �N/A�. Incompletely filled-out forms, hand-written or altered forms will not be accepted.

3. The completed form should be clearly and completely printed out on letter sized papers. Please use two sided printing if possible.

4. All applicants must sign the application form even if the form is completed by another person, except that a parent or guardian may sign on behalf of an applicant under the age of 18.

5. If you are applying for work visa or student visa, or if you are not a US citizen, or if you will be accompanied by anyone who shares the same passport with you, you also need to complete the Supplementary Application Form V. 2011B.

[Miles Smiles]

[quote="parnett"]You do need to type out both forms and bring them to the Consulate. quote]

Who is telling you that the forms must be typed?

[parnett]

Miles are you here to personally torment me? I have posted at 2 different threads and, in both places, you have either doubted what I have had to say to be true, or criticized my country (USA) for me daring to compare people attending films in the US with the "people" attending films in China.
Do you think I made up what I put in my last post? Why would I do such a thing?
It's quite simple to find the info I posted. Go to Google and type in Chinese Consulate in NYC. You will be directed to their official website (where I copied and then pasted the information here at Dave's).
Are you going to send the Consulate an email, Miles, asking where they got their information?

[NoBillyNO]

Some people have nothing else to do but be contrary.

[Miles Smiles]

Apparently, the last time I asked, you were busy writing an answer and providing copy from the website as i was posting.

NYC is not my regional consulate, so I have never seen this directive. The last time that someone brought up the topic it was a directive not from a consulate, but from a travel agent.

No, I am not here to torment anyone. I just try to weed out hearsay from fact to make life a little easier for those who may be easily led astray by hearsay.

Apologies for ruffling your feathers.

I just visited the website. It's closed for Labor Day. Isn't that interesting? The Chinese observe their holidays and America's holidays. My school didn't even invite the FTs to the faculty Christmas party last year.

[parnett]

Apology accepted and I apologize also for my prickly behavior. Living in China will do this to you.
Are you telling me that different consulates for the same country in the US have different regulations?

[Ariadne]

As has been suggested frequently... use a visa service and save yourself all the hassles. I use China Visa Service in the US and they have never needed a health cert with the application. I know things change, but a visa service will know what's up. It's well worth the cost.

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