1. As of September 1, 2013, the Visa and Passport Office will launch the 2013 edition of the "Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China". The new form has been posted at the website of the Consulate.The new application form must be completed by a computer and should be clearly and completely printed out on Letter sized papers. Incompletely filled-out forms, hand-written or altered forms are not accepted.

2. As of September 1, 2013, the visa application requirements of the People's Republic of China will be adjusted. To ensure smooth submission of the visa application, please click here to check visa application requirements and get all necessary paper work before submitting your application.

If you have any questions, please send E-mail to cnnyconsulate@mfa.gov.cn or call at 212-868-2078 on weekdays at 9:30-12:00 and 13:00-15:30. Please feel free to share this notice with friends and family.

                                                                                          Passport and Visa Office,

                                                                                 Chinese Consulate General in New York