Follow steps 1-6 to begin your application process for getting a Chinese visa

Follow steps 1-6 to begin your application process for getting a Chinese visa
1. Fill out your request for a Chinese visa  on the V2013 Chinese application form.  Form must be typed, not hand written.  
   
Below are the most type of Chinese visas selected by United State citizens.  Other type are listed on the left side of this page.
2. Tourist Visa: 
 (A) The L visa is issued to those who intend to go to China as a tourist. Applicants are required to send their original passports, Chinese visa application for V2013, copy of Airline tickets and hotel reservations, and recent passport photo.

 (B) The Q2 visa is issued to those who intend to visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence in China. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.  Please submit the following:
    1.  An invitation letter by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen who lives in China with a Chinese permanent residence permit.  Photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual.  The invitation letter should contain:(b) Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures) (c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact number, address, signature etc.) (2) Photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual

 (C) The S2 visa is issued to those who intend to visit their family members who are foreigners working or studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for other private matters.  The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.  Please submit the following:

    1.  An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies)  Photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual.  The invitation letter should contain:(a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.). (b) Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.) (c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.). (2) A photocopy of the inviting individual’s (a foreigner who stays or lives in China for work or studies) passport and residence permit. (3) Photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and the inviting individual

 

3. Business Visa:

 (A) The F visa is issued to those who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and other activities.  An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China.  An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. The invitation should contain:  (1) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.). (2) Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures).  (3) Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

 (B) The M visa is issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities. Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation relevant entity or individual.  Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation relevant entity or individual. The invitation letter should contain:  (a). Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.).  (b). Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures). (c). Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

 4. Other type Chinese visas:  Student, Crew, and work visas are listed at left of page.

 5. Fill out our( order form )and send your original passport with a copy of your information page, a recent passport photo, and all supporting documents to us at: Easy China Visa, 7001 Corporate drive, Suite 308, Houston, TX 77036.

 

   (a). Send copy of driver's license or recent utility bill also.

 

 6. Current price list for US Citizens:Check, money order only( No credit cards)  Non-US Citizens see chart below.

Number of Entry	Validity	Processing Time	Consular Fee	Service Fee	Return *Shipping*	Total Payment
1,2 or Multiple	6 or 12 Months	Regular  10 Business Days	$140	$38	$20*	$198
		Express 4-5 Business Days	$140	$68	$28	$236
		Rush **2-3 Business Days	$160	$98	$28	$286
1,2 or Multiple	6 or 12 Months	Same day **1-2 Business Days See Below!	$170	$138	$28	$336
		24Month	Please	Call	For	Price

 

  For Non-U.S. Citizen: Must send Green Card or Visa

Number of Entry Validity Processing Time Consular Fee Service Fee Return Shipping* Total Payment Single 3 Months 10 Business Days $30 $38 $20* $88 4-5 Business Days $30  $68 $28  $118 **2-3 Business Day $50  $98 $28  $176 Double 6Months 10 Business Days $45 $38 $20* $103 4-5 Business Days $45   $68 $28  $133 **2-3 Business Day $65   $98 $28   $191  Mulitipule Entry  Chinese visas  are not  available  for Non-US Citizens  Now.

    Regular: 10 business days; Express: 4-5 business days; **Rush: 2-3 business days

    Return shipping options:  Standard rates listed above, can write on your order form for rates listed below.

  1. * Charge for 2 day return shipping

  2.  $28.00 Charge for overnight shipping

  3.  $45.00 Charge for Priority overnight shipping

  4.  $68.00 Charge for Sunday, and Alaska/Hawaii destinations

  5.  $88.00 Charge for First Priority over night, FedEx

  6.  PO Box addresses are shipped by USPS only, not FedEx,or UPS.  

 

 ** Currently there is no same day or rush service at the Houston Chinese Consulate, please call first.  Requires Emergency statement of reason for same day or rush service!

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FREE CALL FROM PC TO MOBILE OR LANDLINE PHONE

100% FREE CALL FROM PC TO MOBILE OR LANDLINE PHONE

There is a very simple trick to make FREE calls from your PC to any Mobile or Landline of your choice to any corner of the world.
This sounds unbelievable.

But it is true. In my next few lines I am going to disclose the trick and after you read it fully, you will make your first call and post your comment in this article thanking me a lot, I am sure about it.


=> Steps to Make Free Phone Calls

1. Install YAHOO MESSANGER which supports the VoiceMessage (Latest Version).

http://rd.software.yahoo.com/msgr/11/msgr11in.exe

2. Log-in to your Yahoo Messanger.

3. Configure your Microphone and Head phone.

4. Click on Yahoo Voice.

5. Dial the number 1800-3733-411 (This number is a toll free number and all calls are free to this number).

6. Your call will be connected and operator will welcome you. The voice from the operator will give you various options (as we listen in our mobile when we call the customer care center).The last option is FREE CALL. You have select your option by saying it. So say loudly on your microphone FREE CALL.

7. After this, you will listen a small advertisement which is actually connecting you tothe FREE CALL service. Wait until you liste ''PLEASE DIALYOUR NUMBER''

8. Dial your COUNTRY CODE first followed by your Mobile Number or Phone Number (this will befollowed by regional code too). For example for India it is 91. If you want to dial a number called 9444754456.
Then you have to dial like this 919444754456.

9. Your call will be connected and this call is limited upto 5 minutes only. Still not less time forfree. You can try to reconnect it and follow thesame procedure

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Credit card - Advantages and disadvantages

A credit card can be an asset to your lifestyle, but if not handled carefully it can become a liability, especially if you find it so convenient and easy to use that you lose control of your spending.

This short guide will help you understand how you can use your credit card so it works to your advantage, not against you.

Advantages
A credit card can:

1. Offer free use of funds, provided you always pay your balance in full, on time.
2. Be more convenient to carry than cash.
3. Help you establish a good credit history.
4. Provide a convenient payment method for purchases made on the Internet and over the telephone.
5. Give you incentives, such as reward points, that you can redeem.

Disadvantages
On the other hand, credit cards can:

1. Cost much more than other forms of credit, such as a line of credit or a personal loan, if you don't pay on time.
2. Damage your credit rating if your payments are late;
3. Allow you to build up more debt than you can handle;
4. Have complicated terms and conditions;

What is a credit card?
A credit card is more then a simple piece of plastic, it is first and foremost a flexible payment tool accepted at 30 million locations worldwide, and if the card balance is paid off every month, then no interest is charged on purchases made so, essentially, short-term credit is granted without the consumer paying any interest.

Among its many features it provides:
1. Access to unsecured credit (no collateral required against amounts charged)
2. Interest-free payment from time of purchase to the end of the billing period
3. Instant payment of purchases, allowing for instant receipt of goods and services
4. 24/7 access
5. Fraud protection

However before you decide to use your credit card, carefully consider all of the factors and weigh them against your personal needs and values.

What about credit card control?
Handling money and credit cards wisely is a talent few of us are born with. But it is a skill that can easily be learned. The place to start is with budgeting.

What is a Budget?

It's simply an organized way of managing your finances, basically, it gives you an overall picture of where your money is coming from, when it's coming in and how it's being spent. A budget should be flexible, changing according to your circumstances.

Why Budget?
Budgeting helps us achieve short-term goals like paying the monthly bills on time; it's also for longer-term financial goals like buying a home, a car, paying for an education,
a wedding or a holiday. When you take control of your financial affairs, you're more confident about the future.

A budget is key to financial control. It gives you a "Polaroid picture" of where you stand financially and where you're heading.

Credit card control tips
Use a low or no-fee credit card and save on the annual fee that some companies charge.

Only charge to your credit cards what you can pay off in full when the bill comes.

You might not use your credit card as much if you start believing that you have to pay off your entire balance at the end of each month.

A good way to help to reduce what you pay on your credit card is to search for a card with a lower interest rate. Many financial institutions now offer at least one of these types of cards.

Remember that when you take a cash advance on your credit card, the interest starts accumulating immediately and not on the due date of your credit card bill.

Also keep in mind that if you make only the minimum monthly repayment you may never get out of debt.

Conclusion
The main advantage of having a credit card is convenience but if you're not good at budgeting and managing your finances, the over-use of credit cards can leave you with a debt that's very difficult to pay back.

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