Passport and Visa:

You will need a valid passport with at least 6 months left on it: (until at least April 7, 2009) and a Chinese travel visa to enter China.

1. Passport: United States Passports take between 10-12 weeks to obtain, and perhaps longer, but can be expedited at additional cost. If you do not already have a passport, please get started on this right away.

For information about how to obtain a passport, see:

http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

2. Chinese Visa: Fill out the Visa Application form (Q1) and include one black and white or colored visa photo. Chinese visas cost $130 per person. Regular processing time for visas is 4 working days, but can be expedited for a $30 fee. Each entry allows you 30 days within the country, so if you plan to stay in China for longer than 30 days you will need a double entry visa.

For information about how to obtain a Chinese travel visa: http://www.china-embassy.org/chn/hzqz/zgqz/P020070611087242661716.pdf

The most convenient place to obtain Chinese visas is at the visa office in upper Georgetown. For the address and hours of the visa office, see:

http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/hours/default.htm

3. Travel Insurance. Travel insurance is a required for this program. You may choose your own provider. Please email or mail Shannon a copy of your provider carrier, policy and coverage at kang33@gmail.com