Once you have gathered all the information required please send to Key Travel s visa department

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1 Dear Applicant, Thank you for choosing Key Travel to handle your visa application to China Your visa pack contains: Embassy Information Visa requirements for Business and Tourist applications Application Form China Declaration Form A example of a Business letter Visa Fees Key Travel Visa Booking form Once you have gathered all the information required please send to Key Travel s visa department Key Travel Visa Department 1 st Floor Britannia Street London WC1X 9JF We recommend you use a secure delivery, such as Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm, DHL by 12:00 or 9am or use a same day courier. Once our visa department has received your application you will be notified by on the process of your application in three separate stages Application received and date of submission at the embassy Collection of the visa Despatching of the visa Our visa department will contact you if further documentation is required. Our Visa department is committed to offering you a secure and easy service in the process of your visa. Sincerely, Visa Department Key Travel 1

2 China Embassy of the People s Republic of China Portland Place London W1B 1JL Tel: Website: Opening Times 09:00-12:00 Important Information WARNING: The Chinese embassy may now require an ID copy of the person who signed your invitation letter (Copy of ID must contain their signature) to ensure the authenticity of the business invitation letter. If a copy of your Chinese inviter's ID is not provided, the Chinese embassy have the right to contact your inviter directly or may even refuse or delay your application. As from 01 st July 2015 all details of internal travel must be declared on additional form Its important that Applicants fully complete ALL answers to ALL questions. No Tipex or crossings out are allowed. Incomplete application forms will result in a delay to the processing of your visa. The Chinese embassy are currently restricting the issuance of MULTIPLE ENTRY visas. The Chinese embassy have visa restrictions on religious workers. so you 'd better apply for the visa one month before you are travelling. Please be advised that the Chinese Embassy in London have informed us that, from 05/07/2012, applicants of the following 16 nationalities will no longer be eligible for the 3 Day Service. Austria Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal. Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA. Whilst Key Travel do everything possible to ensure that the visa is issued correctly we have no control over the embassies decision on the type or length of visa issued. Embassies are within their rights to refer any visa applications to the government authorities of their country. 1

3 Business Visa Business visa's has now been split for one category (F) to two different categories - requirements remain the same regardless of which category is issued:- F Category - Non-Business - e.g. Research, Training, Conference, Volunteer and non-trading activities. M Category - Business Commercial and Trade - Business meetings, Negotiations, Visiting Factories. Requirements Visa Application Form Applicants must fully complete ALL answers to ALL questions. Questions that do not apply to the applicant must be completed as "not applicable" - N/A Handwritten forms must be completed in block capitals and black ink only The application form must be printed on separate sheets of paper Please also include a photocopy of completed form. Its important that Applicants fully complete ALL answers to ALL questions on their application form. No Tipex or crossings out are allowed. Incomplete application forms will result in a delay to the processing of your visa. Passport The applicant s actual passport - This must Must be valid for six months beyond expiry date of the visa Must have at least two blank visa pages Photographs One passport size photograph Must be on a white background Be taken within the last six months Scanned and printed photographs will not be accepted. Key Travel recommends using a photo booth. Declaration Form Sign and Date the declaration form 2

4 Personal Itinerary Form This is needed if there are any internal travel whilst in China between Cities and Provence s Click on link to download form Personalized Itinerary form UK Business Letter A letter from the applicant s employer Must be on company headed paper and be fully addressed to the embassy. Include the applicant s full name. Include the name of the organisation to be visited. Specify the type of visa applying for. Include who is financially responsible for applicant. Signed by someone other than the applicant i.e. Company director or HR department An example can be found within the visa pack. Letter of Invitation One of the two following documents must be provided WARNING: The Chinese embassy may now require an ID copy of the person who signed your invitation letter (Copy of ID must contain their signature) to ensure the authenticity of the business invitation letter. If a copy of your Chinese inviter's ID is not provided, the Chinese embassy have the right to contact your inviter directly or may even refuse or delay your application. A letter of invitation from the company to be visited in China. A Copy is acceptable, This must Be on company letterhead paper and be addressed to the embassy. Full name of the passenger (as in the passport) Passport number Gender and Date of Birth Purpose of visit Dates of entry and Exit Place of visit Relationship between the applicant and the inviter Who will financially support the applicant during there stay in China Name of the Organization (inviting company) Contact telephone number Full address Stamp of the Organization Signature of the Organization representative Or 3

5 A letter of invitation from the Chinese Foreign Ministry Be issued by a Duly Authorized Unit Must contain the passengers full name (as in passport) Bear the seal and signature of the inviting unit Make sure it s signed and dated. Be issued within the last six months Photocopy of Passport Information Page and Previous Chinese Visa A clear copy of the information page of the applicants passport. A clear copy of the most recent and previous Chinese visas Exceptions for Minors - applicant under the age of 18 years old. Section 5.5 of the application form needs to be signed by both parents Both original and copy of both parents passports Original and photocopy of applicants birth certificate Exceptions for Non UK passport holders: If you do not hold a EU passport you need to provide proof of residency in the UK in form of valid UK visa. It can be stamped in your passport or another document. French nationals need to provide Original Hotel Confirmation Original Flight Confirmation Detailed itinerary of applicants daily activities whilst in China The invitation letter from China MUST be an original Please be advised that the Chinese Embassy in London have informed us that, from 05/07/2012, applicants of the following 16 nationalities will no longer be eligible for the 3 Day Service Austria Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal. Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,USA Key Travel Booking Form: Please ensure this form is completed and sent with your application to Key Travel Please ensure all field are completed and the form is signed. 4

6 If a Key Travel booking form is not complete this can result in a delay to the process of your visa. This form can be found within the pack. Processing Time Normal service 4 working days Express Service - 3 working days Fees Visa Type (validity) UK Nationals Normal Service Express Single entry (3 months) Double entry (6 months) Multiple entry (6 months) Multiple entry (12 months) US Nationals Visa Type (validity) Normal Service Express Single entry (3 months) N/A Double entry (6 months) N/A Multiple entry (6 months) N/A Multiple entry (12 months) N/A Canadian Nationals Visa Type (validity) Normal Service Express Single entry (3 months) Double entry (6 months) Multiple entry (6 months) Multiple entry (12 months) All other Nationals (except Serbia and Romania) Visa Type (validity) Normal Service Express Single entry (3 months) Double entry (6 months) Multiple entry (6 months) Multiple entry (12 months) Visa fees for Romanian, Serbian and Polish nationals are charged in accordance with relevant regulations in Bilateral Agreement. The Chinese embassy are currently restricting the issuance of MULTIPLE ENTRY visas. Please note there are Key Travel handling charges in addition to the consular fees above. Please contact your dedicated reservations team for further information 5

7 All fees quoted are subject to alteration by the embassy concerned. The embassy has the right to ask you to provide additional documentation to support your application The embassy and Key Travel recommends that you do not confirm your flights prior to obtaining a valid visa Tourist Visa (L-visa) Are issued to a foreign citizen who comes to China for tourist purpose, family visit or other personal affairs. Requirements Visa Application Form Applicants must fully complete ALL answers to ALL questions. Questions that do not apply to the applicant must be completed as "not applicable" - N/A Handwritten forms must be completed in block capitals and black ink only The application form must be printed on separate sheets of paper Please also include a photocopy of completed form. Its important that Applicants fully complete ALL answers to ALL questions on their application form. No Tipex or crossings out are allowed. Incomplete application forms will result in a delay to the processing of your visa. Passport The applicant s actual passport - This must Must be valid for six months beyond expiry date of the visa Must have at least two blank visa pages Photographs One passport size photographs Must be on a white background Be taken within the last six months Scanned and printed photographs will not be accepted. Key Travel recommends using a photo booth Declaration Form Sign and Date the declaration form 6

8 Personal Itinerary Form This is needed if there are any internal travel whilst in China between Cities and Provence s Click on link to download form Personalized Itinerary form Travel Arrangements Copy of applicant s flight itinerary. (please note this does not have to be a confirmed booking) Hotel confirmation Which must come from the Chinese hotel and cannot be in format. The dates of arrival and departure must match the itinerary Letter of Invitation (If visiting friend or family) The letter of invitation from friends or relatives should include the following. Your FULL NAME, Gender and Date of Birth and passport number Your intended Entry and Exit dates to China Your Purpose of visit to China Your intended destination (s) in China Your relationship with the inviter The FULL NAME, Gender and Date of Birth Name, Address, and contact telephone number of the inviter Your source of financial support during your trip to China. A copy of the information page(s) of the host's passport including their work/residence visa or a copy of their residence/i.d. card Photocopy of Passport Information Page and Previous Chinese Visa A clear copy of the information page of the applicants passport. A clear copy of the most recent and previous Chinese visas Exceptions for Minors - applicant under the age of 18 years old. Section 5.5 of the application form needs to be signed by both parents Both original and copy of both parents passports Original and photocopy of applicants birth certificate Additonal declaration (mainly used if internal travel in China) 1 form must be completed with planned travel in China, 7

9 Exceptions for Non UK passport holders: If you hold a EU passport then please provide proof of UK residency in the form of a recent utility bill. If you do not hold a EU passport you need to provide proof of residency in the UK in form of valid UK visa. It can be stamped in your passport or another document. French nationals need to provide Original Hotel Confirmation Original Flight Confirmation Detailed itinerary of applicants daily activities whilst in China The invitation letter from China MUST be an original Please be advised that the Chinese Embassy in London have informed us that, from 05/07/2012, applicants of the following 16 nationalities will no longer be eligible for the 3 Day Service Austria Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal. Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA Key Travel Booking Form: Please ensure this form is completed and sent with your application to Key Travel Please ensure all field are completed and the form is signed. If a Key Travel booking form is not complete this can result in a delay to the process of your visa. This form can be found within the pack. Processing Time Normal service 4 working days Express Service - 3 working days 8

10 Fees Visa Type (validity) UK Nationals Normal Service Express Single entry (3 months) Double entry (6 months) Multiple entry (6 months) Multiple entry (12 months) US Nationals Visa Type (validity) Normal Service Express Single entry (3 months) N/A Double entry (6 months) N/A Multiple entry (6 months) N/A Multiple entry (12 months) N/A Canadian Nationals Visa Type (validity) Normal Service Express Single entry (3 months) Double entry (6 months) Multiple entry (6 months) Multiple entry (12 months) All other Nationals (except Serbia and Romania) Visa Type (validity) Normal Service Express Single entry (3 months) Double entry (6 months) Multiple entry (6 months) Multiple entry (12 months) Visa fees for Romanian, Serbian and Polish nationals are charged in accordance with relevant regulations in Bilateral Agreement. The Chinese embassy are currently restricting the issuance of MULTIPLE ENTRY visas. Please note there are Key Travel handling charges in addition to the consular fees above. Please contact your dedicated reservations team for further information All fees quoted are subject to alteration by the embassy concerned. The embassy has the right to ask you to provide additional documentation to support your application The embassy and Key Travel recommends that you do not confirm your flights prior to obtaining a valid visa. 9

11 Form V.2013 中华人民共和国签证申请表 Visa Application Form of the People s Republic of China (For the Mainland of China only) 申请人必须如实 完整 清楚地完整 清楚地填写本表格 请逐项在空白处用中文或英文大写字母打印填写, 或在 内打 选择 如有关项目不适用, 请写 无 The applicant should fill in this form truthful thfully ly,completely and clearly. Please type the answer in capital English letters in the space provided or tick ( ) the relevant box to select. If some of the items do not apply, please type N/A or None. 一 个人信息 Part 1: Personal Information 姓 Last name 1.1 英文姓名 Full English name 中间名 Middle name as in passport 名 First name 1.2 中文姓名 Name in Chinese 1.4 性别 Sex 男 M 女 F 1.6 现有国籍 Current nationality ationality(ies) 1.8 出生地点 ( 市 省 / 州 国 ) Place of birth( irth(city ity, province/s /state tate,c,country ountry) 1.9 身份证 / 公民证号码 Local ID/ Citizenship number 护照 / 旅行证件种类 Passport/Travel document type 1.3 别名或曾用名 Other name ame(s) 1.5 出生日期 DOB OB(yyyy-mm-dd yyyy-mm-dd) 1.7 曾有国籍 Former nationality ationality(ies) 外交 Diplomatic 普通 Ordinary 粘贴一张近期正面免冠 浅色背景的彩色护照照片 照片 /Photo Affix one recent color passport photo (full face, front view, bareheadedand and against a plain light colored background). 公务 官员 Service or Official 其他证件 ( 请说明 ) Other (Please specify): 1.11 护照号码 Passport number 1.13 签发地点 Place of issue 1.15 当前职业 ( 可选多项 ) Current occupation(s) 商人 Businessperson 公司职员 Company employee 演艺人员 Entertainer 工人 / 农民 Industrial/Agricultural worker 学生 Student 乘务人员 Crew member 自雇 Self-employed 无业 Unemployed 退休 Retired 1.12 签发日期 Date of issue( ssue(yyyy-mm-dd yyyy-mm-dd) 1.14 失效日期 Date of expir xpiry(yyyy-mm-dd yyyy-mm-dd) 前 / 现任议员 Former/incumbent member of parliament 职位 Position 前 / 现任政府官员 Former/incumbent government official 职位 Position 军人 Military personnel 职位 Position 非政府组织人员 NGO staff 宗教人士 Religious personnel 新闻从业人员 Staff of media 其他 ( 请说明 ) Other (Please specify): 1.16 受教育程度 Education 研究生 Postgraduate 其他 ( 请说明 ) Other (Please specify): 大学 College 1.17 工作单位 / 学校 Employer/School 名称 Name 地址 Address 联系电话 Phone number 邮政编码 Zip Code 第 1 页共 4 页 / Page 1 of 4

12 1.18 家庭住址 Home address 1.19 邮政编码 Zip Code 1.20 电话 / 手机 Home/mobile phone number 1.21 电子邮箱 address 1.22 婚姻状况 Marital status 已婚 Married 单身 Single 其他 Other(Please specify): 1.23 主要家庭成员 ( 配偶 子女 父母等, 可另纸 ) Major family members(spouse, spouse, children,parents,et c.,may type on separate paper) 姓名 Name 国籍 Nationality 职业 Occupation 关系 Relationship 1.24 姓名紧急联络人信息 Name Emergency 与申请人的关系 Contact Relationship with the applicant 1.25 申请人申请签证时所在的国家或地区 Country or territory where the applicant is located when applying for this visa 手机 Mobile phone number 二 旅行信息 Part 2: Travel Information 官方访问 Official Visit 旅游 Tourism 交流 考察 访问 Non-business visit 商业贸易 Business & Trade 人才引进 As introduced talent 执行乘务 As crew member 过境 Transit 短期探望中国公民或者具有中国永久居留资格的 2.1 申请入境事由外国人 Short-term visit to Chinese citizen or Major purpose foreigner with Chinese permanent residence status of your visit 短期探望因工作 学习等事由在中国停留居留的外国人 Short-term visit to foreigner residing in China due to work, study or other reasons 短期学习 Short-term study for less than 180 days 短期采访报道 As journalist for temporary news coverage 其他 ( 请说明 )Other (Please specify): 常驻外交 领事 国际组织人员 As resident diplomat iplomat,consul onsul or staff of international al organization 永久居留 As permanent resident 工作 Work 寄养 As child in foster care 与中国公民或者具有中国永久居留资格的外国人家庭团聚居留超过 180 日 Family reunion for over 180 days with Chinese citizen or foreigner with Chinese permanent residence status 长期探望因工作 学习等事由在中国居留的外国人 As accompanying family member of foreigner residing in China due to work, study or other reasons 长期学习 Long-term study for over 180 days 外国常驻中国新闻机构记者 As resident journalist 2.2 计划入境次数 Intended number of entries 一次 ( 自签发之日起 3 个月有效 ) One entry valid for 3 months from the date of issue 二次 ( 自签发之日起 3-6 个月有效 ) Two entries valid for 3 to 6 months from the date of issue 半年多次 ( 自签发之日起 6 个月有效 ) Multiple entries valid for 6 months from the date of issue 一年多次 ( 自签发之日起 1 年有效 ) Multiple entries valid for 1 year from the date of issue 其他 ( 请说明 )Other (Please specify): 2.3 是否申请加急服务 Are you applying for express service? 注 : 加急服务须经领事官员批准, 将加收费用 Note: Express service needs approval consular officials, and extra fees may apply. of 是 Yes 否 No 2.4 本次行程预计首次抵达中国的日期 Expected date of your first entry into China on this trip (yyyy-mm-dd yyyy-mm-dd) 第 2 页共 4 页 / Page 2 of 4

13 2.5 预计行程中单次在华停留的最长天数 Longest intended stay in China among all entries Days 日期 Date 详细地址 Detailed address 2.6 在中国境内行程 ( 按时间顺序, 可附另纸填写 ) Itinerary in China (in time sequence,may type on separate paper) 2.7 谁将承担在中国期间的费用? Who will pay for your travel and expenses during your stay in China? 姓名或名称 Name 2.8 中国境内邀请单位或个人信息 Information of inviter in China 地址 Address 联系电话 Phone number 与申请人关系 Relationship with the applicant 2.9 是否曾经获得过中国签证? 如有, 请说明最近一次获得中国签证的时间和地点 Have you ever been granted a Chinese visa? If applicable, please specify the date and place of the last time you were granted the visa 过去 12 个月中访问的其他国家或地区 Other countries or territories you visited in the last 12 months 三 其他事项 Part 3: Other Information 3.1 是否曾在中国超过签证或居留许可允许的期限停留? Have you ever overstayed your visa or residence permit in China? 3.2 是否曾经被拒绝签发中国签证, 或被拒绝进入中国?Have you ever been refused a visa for China, or been refused entry into China? 3.3 是否在中国或其他国家有犯罪记录? Do you have any criminal record in China or any other country? 3.4 是否具有以下任一种情形 Are you experiencing any of the following conditions? 1 严重精神障碍 Serious mental dis isorder 2 传染性肺结核病 Infectious pulmonary tuberculosis 3 可能危害公共卫生的其他传染病 Other infectious disease of public health hazards 3.5 近 30 日内是否前往过流行性疾病传染的国家或地区?Did you visit countries or territories affected by infectious diseases in the last 30 days? 3.6 如果对 3.1 到 3.5 的任何一个问题选择 是, 请在下面详细说明 If you select Yes to any questions from 3.1 to 3.5, please give details below. 是 Yes 是 Yes 是 Yes 是 Yes 是 Yes 否 No 否 No 否 No 否 No 否 No 第 3 页共 4 页 / Page 3 of 4

14 3.7 如果有本表未涉及而需专门陈述的其他与签证申请相关的事项, 请在此或另纸说明 If you have more information about your visa application other than the above to declare,please give details below or type on a separate paper. 3.8 如申请人护照中的偕行人与申请人一同旅行, 请将偕行人照片粘贴在下面并填写偕行人信息 If someone else travels and shares the same passport with the applicant, please affix their photos and give their information below. 偕行人信息 Information 偕行人 1 Person 1 粘贴照片于此 Affix Photo here 偕行人 2 Person 2 粘贴照片于此 Affix Photo here 偕行人 3 Person 3 粘贴照片于此 Affix Photo here 姓名 Full name 性别 Sex 生日 DOB OB(yyyy-mm-dd) 四 声明及签名 Part 4: Declaration & Signature 4.1 我声明, 我已阅读并理解此表所有内容要求, 并愿就所填报信息和申请材料的真实性承担一切法律后果 I hereby declare that I have read and understood all the questions in this application and shall bear all the legal consequences for the authenticity of the information and materials I provided. 4.2 我理解, 能否获得签证 获得何种签证 入境次数以及有效期 停留期等将由领事官员决定, 任何不实 误导或填写不完整均可能导致签证申请被拒绝或被拒绝进入中国 I understand that whether to issue a visa, type of visa, number of entries, validity and duration of each stay will be determined by consular official, and that any false, misleading or incomplete statement may result in the refusal of a visa for or denial of entry into China. 4.3 我理解, 根据中国法律, 申请人即使持有中国签证仍有可能被拒绝入境 I understand that, according to Chinese law, applicant may be refused entry into China even if a visa is granted. 申请人签名 Applicant s signature: 日期 Date (yyyy-mm-dd yyyy-mm-dd): 注 : 未满 18 周岁的未成年人须由父母或监护人代签 Note: The parent or guardian shall sign on behalf of a minor under 18 years of age. 五 他人代填申请表时填写以下内容 Part 5:If the application form is completed by another person on the applicant's behalf, please fill out the information of the one who completes the form 5.2 与申请人关系 Relationship 5.1 姓名 Name with the applicant 5.3 地址 Address 5.4 电话 Phone number 5.5 声明 Declaration 我声明本人是根据申请人要求而协助填表, 证明申请人理解并确认表中所填写内容准确无误 I declare that I have assisted in the completion of this form at the request of the applicant and that the applicant understands and agrees that the information provided is true and correct. 代填人签名 /Signature: 日期 /Date (yyyy-mm-dd yyyy-mm-dd): 第 4 页共 4 页 / Page 4 of 4

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17 Example of a Business Letter When applying for a business visa, consulates usually require a letter from the applicant s company. This letter should be as specific as possible, so please include all the details available to you. The main points are listed here and an example of business letter follows. Main Points Must be addressed to the consulate for which the application is being made Must be on company headed paper Be dated, which a date of no older than 1 month from date of submission Name of the employer (as stated on passport) travelling on behalf of the company Length of stay in the country with dates of entry and exit Type of visa and number of entries that are required Specific purpose of travel Name and address of the company or companies to be visited, and contact details of the host Travel arrangements (if known) Statement of financial responsibility for expenses incurred during the trip Please note that Consulates prefer the original Business Letter. For Example: Visa section Kenya Consulate London Date: Dear Visa Officer, Re: Name of traveller Would you kindly grant a (single/double/multiple entry) business visa for our employee MR JOE BLOGGS, who is required by this company to travel to on the (day/month/year?) The Purpose of his/her journey is to conduct business discussion with MR SMITH in our Nairobi office, the address of which is He/she intends to say for approximately (number of days). He will be in receipt of a return ticket and all expenses for his journey will be met by us. Should you wish to discuss this application further please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours faithfully A Wright

18 Visa Booking Form Please ensure that this form is thoroughly completed for your visa to be processed. All Fields must be completed. Country & Type of Visa Required Important Travel Dates *Date Passport must be back in your Possession Date of next Trip *Express/Normal Processing I understand that the visa will be processed to meet the date above and will incur express or emergency surcharges. Delete where applicable? Do you have a flight reference number? YES / NO if yes please provide reference number Traveller Information Name (As in Passport) Contact Information Who do we contact in connection with your application? Name of Organisation Contact name Contact Contact Tel Form of Payment. Please tick relevant option and provide details. Please note that if payment details are not provided, this will result in a delay in the release of the passport and visa. Option 1 - Invoice Key Travel Please note that we can only send an invoice if you hold a credit account with Please provide the applicable codes Purchase Order Budget Code Cost Centre Authority Code Other Please name and provide

19 Option 2 - Credit/Debit Card Credit Card Debit Card Name on card Card Number Start Date Expiry Date Issue no Security No Return Instructions - Send my passport and visa to the following address Please provide full delivery address. Name: : Company Name : Address: Postcode: By the following method Delivery Option Information Please select one option Bike Royal Mail Special Delivery Next working day by 1pm Royal Mail Special Delivery DHL Overnight service DHL Overseas service Collect from Key Travel London office Fees vary depending on postcode We only send passports by Special Delivery if we have 3 clear working days. This is a next working day service Saturday Service by 9AM By 9:00 By 12:00 By 17:00 Please contact us for a quote Office hours are 8.45am - 17:30pm visa@keytravel.co.uk

20 We will always endeavour to process your application within the permitted timescales, however, we are subject to passport office / embassy approval and conditions / requirements can change without any prior warning. We recommend you confirm your flights after obtaining your visa to avoid any cancellation penalties for which Key Travel cannot be held responsible. Key Travel shall not be held liable for any of the following: Any loss, damage or delay to any documents whilst in the possession of any embassy, consulate or government office. The refusal of any embassy, consulate or government office to accept documents presented. The issue of incorrect visas, dates and terms, by any embassy, consulate of government office. Any loss, damage or delay caused by subcontractors (e.g. DHL, Royal Mail) in the delivery of documents. I have read and agreed to the above selected options: Signature: Date: