Visa Application Checklist China http://www.nyconsulate.prch ina.org/eng/lsqz/visasforchi na/t42204.htm#1 South Africa Czech Republic U.S China Visa Exempt Exempt Passport Application Form Photo (passport pic, 2" x 2") 1 Application fee $140 l Round trip air tickets and hotel reservation Visa Passport Application Form Photo (passport pic, 2" x 2") 2 Application fee $72 60 EURO Round trip air tickets and hotel reservation Financial proof/bank Statement I-20 US Visa Birth Certificate Green Card (if permanent U.S. citizen) Visa Exempt Exempt Passport Application Form
Canada Venezuela Nepal Photo (passport pic, 2" x 2") 1 Application fee $30 l Round trip air tickets and hotel reservation I-20 US Visa Green Card (if permanent U.S. citizen) Visa Exempt Exempt Passport Application Form Photo (passport pic, 2" x 2") 1 Application fee $30 Round trip air tickets and hotel reservation Financial proof/bank Statement I-20 US Visa Green Card (if permanent U.S. citizen) Visa Passport Application Form Photo (passport pic, 2" x 2") 1 2 Round trip air tickets and hotel reservation Financial proof/bank Statement I-20 US Visa
Bangladesh India Taiwan Green Card (if permanent U.S. citizen) Visa Passport Application Form Photo (passport pic, 2" x 2") 1 2 Round trip air tickets and hotel reservation Financial proof/bank Statement I-20 US Visa Green Card (if permanent U.S. citizen) Visa Passport Application Form Photo (passport pic, 2" x 2") 1 2 $30 Application fee Exempt 60 EURO Round trip air tickets and hotel reservation Financial proof/bank Statement I-20 US Visa Passport Application Form Photo (passport pic, 2" x 2") 1 2 Application fee $30 Exempt 60 EURO Round trip air tickets and hotel reservation
Hungary Burkina Faso Iran Financial proof/bank Statement I-20 US Visa Green Card (if permanent U.S. citizen) Passport Visa Exempt Exempt Application Form Photo (passport pic, 2" x 2") 1 Application fee $30 Round trip air tickets and hotel reservation Financial proof/bank Statement I-20 US Visa Visa Passport Application Form Photo (passport pic, 2" x 2") 1 2 Round trip air tickets and hotel reservation Financial proof/bank Statement I-20 US Visa Visa Passport Application Form Photo (passport pic, 2" x 2") 1 2 Round trip air tickets and hotel reservation
Turkey Guatemala Financial proof/bank Statement I-20 US Visa Green Card (if permanent U.S. citizen) Visa Passport Application Form Photo (passport pic, 2" x 2") 1 2 Round trip air tickets and hotel reservation Financial proof/bank Statement I-20 US Visa Green Card (if permanent U.S. citizen) Visa Exempt Passport Application Form Photo (passport pic, 2" x 2") 1 2 Application fee $30 $72 Round trip air tickets and hotel reservation Financial proof/bank Statement I-20 US Visa Green Card (if permanent U.S. citizen)
How to apply 1. Recommend Visa agency: TDS http://www.traveldocs.com (see note 3 below). See note 4 for Consulate information. Apply in person at SA Embassy in NYC(see note 4 for Consulate info). Important application tips under note 6. Apply in person at Czech Embassy. Important: see Note 5 for additional requirements Note: 1 Most countries require a passport with 2 free pages and at least 6 months valid period. 2 Yellow fever certificates if your journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America. 3 For students who need visa to enter China and Africa, TDS offers Visa application service. Students Fedex the required document to TDS. Regular service fee: $75. Visa received in 10 business days. FedEx Return Shipping Continental USA Only Price Next Business Day - up to 3 passports $27.00 Next Business Day - 4 or more passports $30.00 4 Chinese Consulate General in New York, NY Address: 520 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036 Tel: (212) 244-9392 Fax: (212) 465-1708 Czech Embassy 321 East 73rd Street New York, NY 10021 (646) 422-3344 The South African Consulate General in New York City MAILING FEE (use ONE of the following) Attention: Home Affairs Section US Postal Service Overnight Mail: $18.95 333 East 38th Street, 9th Floor FedEx Standard Overnight Mail: $16.00 New York NY 10016 Tel: (212) 213-4880 Fax: (212) 856-1575 5 Email: consular.ny@dirco.gov.za All students will need to register on International Study Program s (ISP) Student zone, which is an easy-to-use private, Website: http://www.southafrica-newyork.net password-protected space which will house a lot of important information you will need and also provide relevant
password-protected space which will house a lot of important information you will need and also provide relevant information to ISP. It is also where you can request additional hotel nights if needed. To access it, please go to www.studyprograms.com and use the Student zone button. It will take you to the Student Zone Home page where you need to create your own account you just need to add your first name, last name and e-mail address in order to create new account for your initial visit, please use the "Identifier" 99PJGH. This identifier will link you to your customized zone. After that, you will just need to verify your e-mail before entering the zone, as you will receive a confirmation email with a link to verify that the email is valid. Please have your flight itinerary and passport available when entering your information into the Student Zone. For international students who intend to apply for a Prague visa, you may be asked for additional information which includes: (1) signature on I-20. You can have that signed in 410 Boucke. Note that the operating hours of Global Programs may be adjusted over winter break so make sure you call to confirm they are open. (2) Proof of insurance beyond the certificate. To cover this request, after you have purchased the insurance, go to the HTH site under benefits. You can then print the 2012 brochure it is a two-page document which lists your coverage; and (3) Verification of accommodation. In addition to the visa letter you receive from our program, you may or may not need this additional confirmation, depending on the Embassy officer working with you. To ensure you get this verification in a timely manner 6 How to apply the VISA of South Africa: You can go in person to The South African Consulate General in New York City or mail your material to the Consulate to apply. What to submit: Valid passport with at least two (2) unused (blank) pages labeled Visa when presented at the Embassy or Consulate; one page for affixing the visa or permit by the embassy/consulate and the other page for endorsement of entry/departure stamp by the South African Immigration Services. Passport must be valid for 30 more days after the intended return date from South Africa. Prescribed form BI-84. Note: In the permanent residential address, please state the address in the United States where you reside. Two (2) passport photos Round trip flight itinerary
Round trip flight itinerary Proof of sufficient funds (recent bank statement, credit card etc) Proof of legal status for non-u.s. citizens (copy of greencard, H1B, F1, J1 etc) Proof of hotel accommodation (hotel reservation or a letter of invitation from the host (relative or friend) in South Africa. Proof of host s legal status in South Africa (copy of I.D. Book/ passport) if South African citizen) or copy of passport and a copy of visa or residence status in South Africa. Non-refundable fee of $72.00 money order +$16.00 money order for overnight mailing Where to submit/mail the documents: The South African Consulate General in New York City Attention: Home Affairs Section 333 East 38th Street, 9th Floor New York NY 10016 Tel: (212) 213-4880 Time and Fee: 5 days as shown on the official website (But usually it takes longer time to process). Fees must be paid in postal money order or certified bank check payable to SACG. The postal money order or certified bank check must be made out with the exact amount as no refunds will be made. Cash and personal check payments are not accepted. Information source: Website: http://www.southafrica-newyork.net