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A Briggs Passport & Visa Expeditors has been selected by Cruise Specialists as its preferred partner to expedite passports and visas for international travel out of the United States. A Briggs job is to make the passport and visa process as easy as possible by providing easy to follow directions, account manager and staff access and seven day a week availability to Cruise Specialists travelers. I will be personally responsible for the A Briggs team that will take care of Cruise Specialists clients. I pledge that A Briggs will provide Cruise Specialists travelers with prompt and courteous customer service, physical submission and pick up of international travel documents and prompt follow up once the order is complete. We do not expect you to be passport and visa specialists, we will guide you through the process. I can be reached via email at: mgilland@abriggs.com or toll free at 1-888-466-4147. Team leaders Anne and Kelley are also available to discuss your account. Please call if you have questions. We look forward to working with you. For more information about A Briggs, Cruise Specialists clients can log in here. Marc Gilland National Accounts Manager Snapshot of A Briggs Expeditors One of only three national expeditors 18 Offices in the US and Canada Chosen #1 in Customer Satisfaction by The Wall Street Journal White Glove Touch VIP Client Account Managers for each order Frequently Asked Questions Q: If I have a question during the day, who should I call? A: Call the A Briggs team at 1-800-806-0581 and identify yourself as a Cruise Specialists client. We will try to help you or route your call to your A Briggs representative. Q: What if I can t get a hold of any of you? A: Leave a message during business hours and we will call back as soon as possible. If you can t wait our online chat is an excellent source of information. Q: I don t feel confident filling out applications on my own or I m not sure what to do. What is my next step? A: Number one rule don t guess! We are here to help. We can t fill out the applications for you, however we can walk you through the process. Many answers can be found on the A Briggs website, however don t be afraid to call us! Q: What are your office hours? A: As a rule A Briggs is available in all time zones M-F M-F SAT 8:00AM - 5:00PM EST Call Center until 8 PM EST 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST

Welcome to A Briggs Passport & Visa Expeditors! We are very pleased to assist your visa needs for travel to China. Please review the information below and contact us if you have questions. The information listed below are the requirements for visa submission to China. China has six consulates and embassies in the USA, each serving a specific state of residence. There is a guide on our website as well as listed below for your review. Questions? A Briggs is available Monday to Saturday to answer your questions via email, chat or toll free at 1-800-806-0581. Thank you and welcome aboard! Overview of China visa requirements 3. Signed Visa Application 5. Driver s License Passport must be signed Passport can t expire in less than six months from your return to the USA Passport must have one set of face-to-face blank pages for visa and stamps The back three amendment pages are not to be used for visa stamps If the passport is expiring A Briggs can assist or visit www.travel.state.gov If the passport needs pages added A Briggs can assist or visit www.travel.state.gov Overview of China visa requirements 3. Signed Visa Application 5. Driver s License Passport photo needs to be 2 x 2 in size and on photo paper Expression should be neutral without big smiles, smirks or grins Background must be white or off-white without texture If you wear glasses, keep them on. Flash in lens shouldn t hiding the eyes

Overview of China visa requirements 3. Signed Visa Application 5. Driver s License 3. Signed Visa Application A Briggs has a China Visa Assistant on our website. The Assistant is designed to help clients fill out their applications properly. Once completed the applicant will click the green download and the application will be created in an editable PDF format that can should be checked for accuracy, printed out and signed. If you choose not to use the A Briggs China Visa Assistant, you will find a fillable PDF form here. Note that EVERY non-applicable field must be filled with a N/A. The Visa Assistant does this automatically. If A Briggs has to replicate your application due to the lack of the required N/A s, we will assess a $12.50 to correct your application. Hint: Many of the sections are self-explanatory. The areas that might need explaining are listed below. Section 1 Personal Information 1.1 Surname Last Name + Given Name (First and Middle) per your passport 1.3 Name in Chinese Characters only if you are of Chinese descent, were born in China, Hong Kong or Taiwan, regardless of your current citizenship 1.4 Other Names nicknames don t apply 1.5 Name in ethnic script your name is different in your native language 1.8 Other nationalities only if you have dual citizenship 1.9 Date of Birth note format required YYYY-MM-DD 1.11 Local ID card State Issued ID or Driver s license. Proper format is ND DL XXX 1.14 Passport type Ordinary 1.17 Place of issue for US citizens US Dept of State 1.19 Regular 4 day (note: Washington DC takes 5 business days Section 2 Travel Information 2.2 US citizens can apply for multiple entry 12 month visa for the same fee and processing time as a single entry six month visa. Non-US citizens should select a single entry three month visa unless additional other travel into China is desired. Non-US citizens visas costs increase due to the number of entries and the length of validity of the visa requested, however are much less that the fee for US citizens. 2.5 list the hotels where you will be staying (if applicable) including name, full address and telephone number. If you are staying onboard, your cruise company will be able to provide this information for you 2.7 Medical insurance if you have it, list the name and policy number. If you are not covered, this will not prevent your visa from being issued 2.8 Leave Blank this is for business travel 2.9 same information that appears in section 2.5

3. Signed Visa Application (con t) Section 3 Information about you family, work or study 3.5 list either your employer, school. If unemployed or retired, list N/A on the remaining fields 3.6 Full name of a family member you currently live with OR If you do not currently live with any family members, list your parents. If parents have passed away, list deceased in the occupation field Section 4 Other information 4.1 - Have you visited China before? If yes, example: 2/2011, Bejing, tourism 4.2 - Countries visited in the last year same format as above 4.8 - applicable only if questions 4.3 4.7 were answered yes Section 5 Relevant declaration 5.1 If applicant is a non-us citizen supplemental form V.2011B must be provided Section 6 Signature 6.2 signature of applicant Section 7 Assisted form 7.5 indicate driver s license, state issued ID or passport 7.6 indicate the state and number of the ID Document being used 7.7 sign only if someone else if filling out this application for the applicant Hint: Sign only Section 6.2. Do not sign section 7.7 unless you ve completed this application for someone else (such as a child) Overview of China visa requirements 3. Signed Visa Application 5. Driver s License Itinerary will be provided for you by the cruise line or your tour operator The itinerary must show travel to and from China including entry and exit dates Each traveler s name (per their passport) must appear on the itinerary

Overview of China visa requirements 3. Signed Visa Application 5. Driver s License 5. Copy of Driver s License note: this is a new requirement as of March 2013 Photocopy of driver s license or State issued ID showing the same physical address application as Overview of China visa requirements 3. Signed Visa Application 5. Driver s License Non-US applicants must also fill out a supplemental visa form V.2011B along with the standard V.2011A form. Both forms must be filled out online, printed and signed Travelers born in China, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan are required to show previous travel to China by showing an expired China visa in either a current or previous passport. If the visa is in a previous passport, send a photocopy of both the old passport bio-data page (with your photo) and your expired China visa. If your expired visa is in your current passport, do nothing. If you don t have a previous China visa, you must provide a photocopy of your previous Chinese passport bio-data page and US visa or your Chinese birth certificate showing you name in Chinese characters. Minors adopted from China, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan must include original adoption papers and if applicable include US naturalization papers and US birth certificate. The New York Consulate has a different application than the rest of the country. This affects travelers living in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont. The other 40 states and territories use the same form.

Overview of China visa requirements 3. Signed Visa Application 5. Driver s License China Consular Fees for: US citizens - $140/pp All other nationalities $30/pp (single entry) $45/pp (double entry) $60/pp (multiple entry 6 months) $90/pp (multiple entry 12 months) A Briggs Service Fees - $70/pp A Briggs Concierge Service Level I (Optional) - $12.50/pp Completion of China application on your behalf you fill out attached Chinese application form by hand scan or fax to A Briggs and we ll fill out application for you A Briggs Concierge Service Level II (Optional) - $75.00/pp Completion of China application on your behalf we call you and fill out your Chinese application while you re on the phone New York Consulate forms: V2011.A V2011.B supplemental form (non-us citizens only) All Other States Consulate forms: V2011.A V2011.B supplemental form (non-us citizens only) Questions? Contact A Briggs at info@abriggs.com or 1-800-806-0581 for complete information. Please tell the A Briggs associate you are a client of Cruise Specialists.

Visa Application Form of the People s Republic of China Form V.2011A Applicant should fill out this form truly and completely. Please type your answer in capital English letters in the space provided or cross the appropriate box to select. If there is more information to declare, please type on a separate sheet. (Form V.2011B)If you are applying to work or study in China, or if someone else travelling with you shares the same passport, or if you are applying for a visa in a country or territory other than the country of your current nationality, you should fill out the Supplementary Visa Application Form(Form V.2011B). Section 1: Personal information Surname 1.1 Full English name as in Given name passport 1.3 Name in Chinese character ( if applicable) 1.4 Other names you are, or have been known by 1.5 Name in ethnic script 1.2 Sex M F / Photo 1 Please affix one recent identical color photo ( full face, front view, unmounted and against a plain light background ). 1.6 Current nationality 1.8 Other nationality(ies) 1.10 (/) Place of birth (city, province/state, country) 1.12 Marital status 1.13 Current occupation(s) 1.14 Passport type 1.7 Former nationality 1.9 Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd) 1.11 Local ID card number Married Never Married Divorced Widowed Other (Please specify):. Businessman Company employee Teacher Student Housewife Unemployed Member of national parliament Government official Staff of media Religious worker Active duty military personnel Retired Crew member () Other (Please specify):. Diplomatic Ordinary 1.15 Passport number 1.17 (/) Place of issue (city, province/state, country) Service or official () Other (Please specify):. 1.19 4 Normally visa processing takes 4 working days. Extra fees are charged for express or rush service. 1.16 Date of issue (yyyy-mm-dd) 1.18 Expiration date (yyyy-mm-dd) (4 ) Regular for 4 working days; (2-3 ) Express for 2-3 working days; Rush for 1 working day. 14 / Page 1 of 4

Section 2: Travel information 2.1 Major purpose(s) of your visit(s) to China 2.2 Intended number of entries Tourism Family visit Visiting friends Business trip Meeting Transit Employment As resident journalist As journalist for temporary news coverage As resident diplomat or consul Commercial performance As crew member Study Official visit () Other (Please specify):. ( 3 ) One entry valid for 3 months from application ( 3-6 ) Two entries valid for 3 to 6 months from application Multiple entries valid for 6 months from application Multiple entries valid for 12 months from application Other (Please specify):. 2.3 Date of your first entry (yyyy-mm-dd) 2.4 Your longest intended stay among all entries of your intended visits in China Detailed mailing address 2.5 Residence(s) and phone number(s) during your stay in China (in a time sequence) 2.6 Who will pay for your cost of travelling and living during your stay in China? 2.7? Do you have medical insurance covering your visit in China? If Yes, please fill out the name of the medical insurance company and your account number. Days Phone number Yourself Inviter Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) Other (Please specify):. 2.8 Name, address and phone number of your inviter or contact unit in China 2.9 Name, address, phone number of your relative, friend or contact person in China 24 / Page 2 of 4

Section 3: Information about your family, work or study 3.1 Detailed home mailing address 3.2 Home phone number 3.4 Email address 3.3 Mobile phone number 3.5 Current employer or school Name Mailing address Phone number Name Nationality Occupation Relationship 3.6 Major family members 3.7 Contact person in case of emergency 3.8 Contact person s phone number Section 4: Other information 4.1 Have you ever visited China before? If Yes, please specify date, places and purpose of the recent visit. 4.2 12 Have you ever visited other countries or territories in the last 12 months? If yes, please specify date, name of countries or territories and purpose of the visits. 4.3 Have you ever overstayed your visa or residence permit in China? 4.4, Have you ever been refused a visa for China, or been refused entry into China? 4.5 Do you have any criminal record in China or any other country? 4.6 Are you affiliated with any of the following diseases? Serious mental disorder Infectious pulmonary tuberculosis Other infectious disease of public health hazards 4.7 30 Did you visit countries or territories infected by infectious diseases in the last 30 days? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No 34 / Page 3 of 4

4.8 4.3 4.7 If you select Yes to any questions from 4.3 to 4.7, please give details below. Section 5: Relevant declaration 5.1 (Form V.2011B)If you are seeking to work or study in China, or if someone else travelling with you shares the same passport with you, or if you are making this visa application in a country or territory other than the country of your nationality, please fill out the Supplementary Visa Application Form (Form V.2011B) and submit with this application form. 5.2 If you have more information about your visa application other than the above to declare, please give details below. Section 6: Signature 6.1 I have read and understood all the questions in this application. I shall be fully responsible for the answers and the photo, which are true and correct. 6.2 I understand that whether to issue a visa, type of visa, number of entries, validity and duration of each stay will be decided by consular officers, and any false, misleading or incomplete statement may result in the refusal of a visa for or denial of entry into China. Applicant s signature: Date (yyyy-mm-dd):. 18 Note: Parent or guardian may sign on behalf of a minor aged less than 18 years. Section 7If the application form is completed by another person on the applicant s behalf, please fill out the following: 7.1 Name of the person completing this form on the applicant s behalf 7.3 Address 7.2 Relationship to the applicant 7.4 Phone number 7.5 7.6 Type of ID document Number of ID 7.7 Declaration I declare that I have assisted in the completion this form at the request of the applicant and the applicant understands and agrees that the information provided is correct. /Signature /Date (yyyy-mm-dd):. N/A Official use only 44 / Page 4 of 4

China Visa Shipping Instru ons Your state of residence will determine where you ll need to send your China applica ons. Please locate your state below and ship to the appropriate A Briggs office. John Marquez A Briggs Expeditors, Inc 53 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1605 Chicago, IL 60604 312-372-2337 For States: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin Amanda Styslinger A Briggs Expeditors, Inc 3801 Kirby Dr, Suite 120 Houston, TX 77098 713-568-9521 For States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas Tim Cantwell A Briggs Expeditors, Inc 42 W 38th Street, Suite 503 New York, NY 10018 646-291-2021 For States: Connec ut, Maine, Massachus s, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont Mark Oliver A Briggs Expeditors, Inc 11601 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 500 Los Angeles, CA 90025 310-683-0674 For States: Arizona, Hawaii, New Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands and SoCal Coun s: Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Ventura Brian Cunningham A Briggs Expeditors, Inc 50 California Street, Suite 1500 San Francisco, CA 94111 415-626-5860 For States: Alaska, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, NoCal Pete Davidovich A Briggs Expeditors, Inc 1921 Sunderland Place NW Washington, DC 20036 202-464-3002 For States: Delaware, District of Columbia (DC), Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming, Puerto Rico

Order, Shipping and Payment Instructions (online alternative) Traveler #1 US Citizen Non-US Citizen Traveler #2 US Citizen Non-US Citizen Return These Documents To: Name Address City, ST, Zip Telephone Email address All applications shipping back to the same address? Yes No If no, provide separate shipping instructions (additional shipping will apply): Visa Service requested costs include consular fees & A Briggs fees: #/travelers $/pp $/total China Consular Fees + A Briggs Standard Fees x $215.00 = $ Concierge Service Level I (optional) OR x $ 12.50 = $ Description: You send us your handwritten application/s and A Briggs will transpose them into computer generated forms required by the Consulate. You still must physically sign page 4 of the application. Concierge Service Level II (optional) x $ 75.00 = $ Description: A Briggs will provide a dedicated account representative to fill out your application while you're on the phone. Once completed we will review the application for you until you're satisfied. You still must physically sign page 4 of the application. Return Shipping Use enclosed airbill FedEx Overnight (10:30 AM next day) 1 x $ 29.00 = $ Use my FedEx/UPS account number FedEx Ground (3-5 days) $20.00 1 x $ 20.00 = $ Total Charge on CC $ Credit Card information Card Number Date of Expiration CVV code We proudly accept:

Final checklist of items to send to A Briggs for your China tourist visa Valid Passport signed with six months of validity remaining with at least two blank visa pages not including the back three amendment pages Passport Photo - One neutral passport photo on white background Application sign section 6.2, not section 7.7. Application must be typed Supplemental form applies to Non-US citizens. Must be typed A Briggs paper order form or online order form by clicking here Itinerary hotel/flight or cruise line information Copy of Driver s License or State Issued ID Shipping Location do you know where you are sending your documents? Please print this page and return it with your application package only if the statement below is applicable to you. I understand if I have contracted with A Briggs Passport & Visa Expeditors to fill out my application and return to me to sign it is my responsibility to verify that the information provided to me is accurate. If changes need to be made I will contact my A Briggs representative and they will make changes to my satisfaction at no additional cost to me. I will not hold A Briggs or any of their employees responsible for any issue related to my passport and/or visa processing or issues during my trip if I fail to bring an error to their attention before my travel date. Signed: Date: Any questions regarding your application or shipping information please contact A Briggs for complete information at 1-800-806-0571. Be sure to identify yourself as a Cruise Specialists client