Step one: Please read the following carefully before completing the application form:

1. The Visa Office only accepts the Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China (Form V.2011A) marked 'CNNYCONSULATE JUNE 2011 EDITION' downloaded from the website of the Chinese Consulate in New York. Previous editions or forms downloaded from other sources will not be accepted.

2. Please consult the Instructions on the Completion of the Visa Application Form while completing the application. All sections must be filled out truthfully on a computer. If a section does not apply to you, please state N/A. Incompletely filled-out forms, hand-written or altered forms will not be accepted.

3. The completed form should be clearly and completely printed out on letter sized papers. Please use two sided printing if possible.

4. All applicants must sign the application form even if the form is completed by another person, except that a parent or guardian may sign on behalf of an applicant under the age of 18.

5. If you are applying for work visa or student visa, or if you are not a US citizen, or if you will be accompanied by anyone who shares the same passport with you, you also need to complete the Supplementary Application Form V. 2011B.

Step Two: Click relevant links below to complete your application:

1. Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China (Form V.2011A)

2. Supplementary Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China (Form V.2011B)

          3. Instructions on the Completion of the Visa Application Form