From November 12, 2014, Passport and Visa Office of Chinese Consulate-General in New York accepts 10-year multiple-entry visa application for tourist(L)/business(M)/short-term visit to relatives (Q2)/private matters(S2) purposes and 5-year multiple-entry visa application for study(X1) purpose. The requirements are the same as before and the validity of the passport submitted should be at least 1 year left.