June 22, 2004

        A credit card system has been installed in the Passport and Visa Hall. Applicants may pay fees by credit cards from June 21, 2004. Please be noticed that:

        1. Those who pay personal visit to the Passport and Visa Office for pickup can pay by credit cards. Applications by mail shold be paid by money order only.

        2. Only Master Card and Visa Card are accepted.

        3. Applicants may still pay by money order or company check. Other payments are not accepted.

                                                                                                                      Consulate General of the P. R. China

                                                                                                                                        in New York