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SMS (Text) Notifications to You Cell PhoneApplication Form

Last Name

First Name

Cell Phone Number

Name of theprovider (Bell, Fido, etc.)

In some cases email notifications might be categorized as “junk” or “spam” and sent to these folders right away without you checking them and thus missing the important update on your visa file. To avoid this unfortunate situation we offer you to have our notifications being sent to your mobile phone as text messages.

Price for this service is: 1.00 +HST, and it will be added to the total service charge.

We shall be using the data provided by you in your SMS application form solely and exclusively to send your application status bySMS to your registered mobile number, and to send you these details also by e-mail at the indicated e-mail address. We may alsoprovide your information to any government or government agency in connection with the processing of your application. BYSIGNING THIS FORM YOU ARE NOTIFYING US THAT YOU CONSENT TO RECEIVING THIS INFORMATION BY SMS AND EMAIL. Please note that if you give your consent, you have the right at any time to withdraw this consent by notifying us atVisaCenter by email info@visacenter.ca.

Disclaimer and Terms and Conditions1. The Short Messaging Service (‘SMS’) provided to Visa Applicants is to update on current status to the applicant with regards to Visa Application Process. The informationprovided by SMS is based among others on the information provided by the Embassy/Consulate. While VisaCenter ensures that information is made available to thevisa applicant promptly and accurately, the Visa Applicant shall at all times be responsible for providing and maintaining an SMS text compatible mobile phone numberwhere VisaCenter can send text messages regarding the status of the Visa Application to the Visa Applicant. The Visa Applicant is responsible for ensuring connection to amobile network capable of receiving the SMS Services. The Visa Applicant understands that if The Visa Applicant ‘s mobile phone is switched off, disconnected for anyreasons or is out of coverage for a period of 24 hours or more, The Visa Applicant’s mobile network provider may delete any SMS messages to be received by The VisaApplicant.2. The Visa Applicant confirms that the Visa Applicant has provided the accurate mobile number for receiving SMS and that the Visa Applicant is the owner or its legitimateuser, or that the Visa Applicant has the consent of the owner or legitimate user, of the mobile phone using for the Services. The Visa Applicant acknowledges that usinganother person's mobile phone/providing inaccurate mobile phone number/unauthorized use of mobile phone number for receiving the SMS may entail disclosure of VisaApplicant ‘s confidential information which disclosure shall be at the sole risk of the Visa Applicant3. The Services, once obtained, will be available to the Visa Applicant from the time of application till complete processing of the application or such other period asVisaCenter may advise via our website located at www.VisaCenter.ca . VisaCenter reserves the right to withdraw this service at any time and without notice.4. The Visa Applicant must not use (or permit any third party to use) the SMS Service to send any message or communication which is Spam, illegal, offensive, abusive,indecent, obscene or menacing or causes annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety or infringes the rights of third parties. VisaCenter reserves the right to withdraw theSMS service to such Visa Applicant if The Visa Applicant is in breach of this paragraph 4. VisaCenter may also withdraw the Services if VisaCenter in its sole discretionapprehends that the SMS service is being used for such purposes.5. For operational reasons VisaCenter may vary the technical specification of the Services with or with out notice. In the event of any change to the Service these Terms andConditions is to be treated as varied accordingly.6. The time to deliver the SMS is dependent on several factors such as upon the traffic on the mobile network and whether The Visa Applicant mobile phone is within reachand switched on and cannot therefore be guaranteed by VisaCenter. VisaCenter is not a mobile network operator and does not guarantee the delivery of SMS textmessages.7. The Visa Applicant acknowledges that the SMS Services may, at any time, be adversely affected by problems with The Visa Applicant mobile phone network, type ofmobile account, force majeure events including, without limitation, interference to the network coverage. VisaCenter is not responsible or liable to The Visa Applicant for anyloss, damage or expenses incurred directly or indirectly by The Visa Applicant as a result of any difficulties experienced by the Visa Applicant‘s mobile phone service provider.Subject to the constraints described within this paragraph 7, VisaCenter shall carry out the services with reasonable care and skill.8. If The Visa Applicant does not receive SMS relating to these Services. the Visa Applicant should inform VisaCenter through email.9. The SMS service delivers the Visa Application Status based on the information received by VisaCenter from Embassy/Consulate.10. The Visa Applicant agrees to comply with all instructions we may give concerning the Services, including any security instructions. We will be entitled to treat any failureby Visa Applicant themselves to comply with these instructions as a breach of these Terms and Conditions, which will entitle us to deny Visa Applicant access to the Services.11. The Visa Applicant is responsible for paying charges for the message origination. Charges once paid for SMS service will not be refunded under any circumstances.12. The Visa Applicant shall at its sole risk be responsible for taking all reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized persons gaining access to the Services.13. While VisaCenter takes every precaution transmission of information to transmit information. VisaCenter shall not be responsible or liable for any unforeseen events andcircumstances beyond the reasonable control of VisaCenter.14. VisaCenter may in its sole discretion temporarily suspend the provision of the Services if such provision could materially affect the quality of any telecommunicationsservice, including the Services, provided by VisaCenter.15. VisaCenter specifically excludes all liability of any kind (including negligence) in respect of any third party information or other material made available on, or which canbe accessed using SMS text services.

I have read and understood the Disclaimer, the terms and conditions and the price contained therein and agree toabide by the same.Signature of the VisaApplicant:___________________________________________________________

Registration with Canadian Embassies

The world unfortunately is not a safe place. When you travel abroad and surrounded by foreign environment many situations, in some cases hostile may arise, like terrorist attacks, banditry or even war. Plus there are natural disasters and catastrophes.

Visacenter.ca can help you to make your contact information in the country where you are traveling available to Canadian Embassy/Consular officials responsible for helping Canadians abroad.

What is the registration?

Upon your request the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ottawa (DFAIT) will be provided with your major contact information in the country of your travel as well as your emergency contact in Canada. In the event there is a need to contact Canadians to offer urgent advice or evacuation during a natural disaster or civil unrest, or to inform them of a family emergency at home, Canadian Embassy/Consulate contacts all registered Canadian citizens in that country.

OFFICIAL REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED for ALL Canadians traveling abroad for business or pleasure, or residing abroad, irrespectively of the length of travel.

It is best to register BEFORE leaving Canada.

What should I do to register?

To register, you are required to fill-out short Registration of Canadians Abroad Form with your basic contact information.

What is the cost?

The cost of peace of mind is just CAD16.95 (HST included) per person.

I agree that Visacenter.ca submits on my behalf my data for Registration of Canadians Abroad service provided by DFAIT and agree that for this act the charge of CAD 16.95 be added to the total payment for my visa services order.

Signature: __________________________________ Date: ____________________

Next step:

→ Please, fill-out the following Registration of Canadians Abroad Form

Registration of Canadians AbroadNote: The * denotes a mandatory field

Signature: Date: DAY MONTH YEAR

ADDITIONAL TRAVELLER

*Last name: Passport number:

*First name:

Email: Telephone: Mobile:

HOW TO CONTACT ME DURING MY TRIP*You must provide at least one way of contacting you outside Canada

MY PERSONAL INFORMATION

*Last name: *Date of birth: Gender M / F DAY MONTH YEARPassport *Preferred

English French number: language:

*First name:

*Last name of emergency contact: *You must provide at least one means of contact:

Email: Telephone: Mobile:

WHOM TO CONTACT IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

*First name of emergency contact:

Region: *Additional information:

ADDRESS, HOTEL, TRIP DETAILS

*Arrival date *Departure at destination:

DAY MONTH YEAR date:

DAY MONTH YEAR

MY DESTINATION DETAILS

*Destination country:

Region:*Additional information:

ADDRESS, HOTEL, TRIP DETAILS

*Arrival date *Departure

at destination: DAY MONTH YEAR date: DAY MONTH YEAR

ADDITIONAL DESTINATION

*Destination country:

CHINA Visa Service Pricing

EXPEDITED Appointments available for those with urgent needs

Visa Type / Processing Time 2 days

Multiple entry, all visa types valid up to 10 years with max 60 days stay $ 149.98(+TAX $19.50)

*Applicants with other than Canadian passports receive different China visa types. Above prices include Visa Center feeonly. Processing time indicated is the time required by Visa Center only. Visa stamping fee must be paid by applicant at thetime of fingerprinting at the Chinese Consular facility and depends on the chosen processing timing, passport type, etc.

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

China Visa Requirements

China has started to issue work (Z), business, and private humanitarian visas forsome applicants who have acute needs to be in China.

IMPORTANT!If you think that you belong to one of the three categories mentioned above, contactus at Visa Center by email (china @ visacenter.ca) and explain your situation inmaximum detail. If the Embassy/Consulate approves the application and issues a visa,you may travel to China. If you need to speed up your visa process you must provideyour flight and hotel reservation which can be obtained fromhttps://www.flightbookingforvisa.com

Effective from 0 am., 28 September 2020, foreign nationals holding VALID CHINESERESIDENCE PERMITS for Work, Personal matters, and Reunion are allowed to enterChina with no need for applying for new visas. More info available here.

Chinese Embassy and consulates in Canada oblige all visa applicants ages 14 to 70(inclusive) to submit fingerprints at their facilities in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal,Calgary and Vancouver. From now in addition to its regular service Visa Centerprovides convenience of fingerprint collection appointments after we receive yourapplication file.

HOW TO APPLY FOR CHINA VISAEmail us at info @ visacenter.ca, courier or bring to one of our offices the followingdocuments:

1. Filled out China Visa Application Form:- To fill the form by hand or on computer, click on the link HERE ->https://www.visacenter.ca/pdfdocs/new-china-visa-application-form-fillable.pdf.2. Copy of the main page of your passport.3. One color photo (No scarfs, head wear or any kind of jewelry and earrings are allowed)

4. Visa support documents:- for tourism: flight and hotel reservation. Get them HERE -WWW.FLIGHTBOOKINGFORVISA.COM- for business: invitation letter from Chinese company.- for family/friend visit: Invitation letter from inviting party and copy of the inviter's ChineseID, back and front.

After getting your China visa application file materialswe will:- check and ensure that there are no errors and omissions on your application form and it fitsinto the strict framework of Chinese consular prerequisites.- check and ensure that your photo is up to high standards of China consulate requirements.- check and ensure that your visa support documents contain all must-haves to satisfy Chinavisa officer at the consulate.- submit your China visa application information to Chinese consulate and arrange date andtime for you to come to submit your fingerprints.- provide you with appointment ticket and properly prepared application form for you to attendfingerprinting and application procedure.

HELPFUL OPTIONAL SERVICES

- if you are below 14 or more than 70 years of age we can submit the application for youand pick it up for additional fee of CAD49.98 (+tx) per application.- full support at the Chinese consulate facility: our representative will meet you at thefacility and guide you through the maze of the submission process. Then he picks yourpassport with stamped visa for you and you pick it up at our office. Our fee: CAD89.98+hst/perperson.

More detailed information on required documents

Basic Documents:- Actual valid passport must be submitted at the time of fingerprinting. (Valid at least for 8months from the date of submission for visa & min. 2 empty pages)Note: Clients submitting to our Vancouver office must present their old passport in original ifthe current one has issue date after Jan. 01, 2015.

- One color photo. (Photo facility is available on-site - TORONTO, MARKHAM & VANCOUVER).Please note that photos from photo booth or home-shot photos are not acceptable. No scarfs,head wear or any kind of jewelry and earrings are allowed. If you are not visiting our officeand prefer to courier your documents you must have your photos done in accordance with thefollowing specifications: Size: 48x33 mm; the photo must be taken within 6 months, with fullface, front view, against white background and has a time stamp with address of photo studioat the back (Full China visa photo requirements are available here).

- HAND FILLED and signed CHINA VISA APPLICATION FORM

(https://www.visacenter.ca/getpdf/c/china_visa_application.pdf). (Note: When filling out theform put your Driver's License number or Citizenship card number, or Health card number initem 1.6B.)

- Non-Canadian applicants must provide the original of the document confirming theircurrent resident status in Canada (PR Card, Landed Document, Work Permit). There is noexpedited visa processing for non-Canadian passport holders.- In case the name on the national passport has a different spelling than on the residentdocument, official Name Change Certificate is required.

- Former Chinese & Hong Kong citizens, as well as all those born in China & HongKong are required to provide:Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas (applicable to foreigncitizens those who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship). If you areapplying for a Chinese visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinesepassport held and a photocopy of its data page. If you have obtained Chinese visas before andwant to apply for a Chinese visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain anyChinese visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and thephoto page if it is separate, as well as the previous Chinese visa page. (If your name on thecurrent passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official documentof name change.)NOTE: Persons WITH DUAL citizenship, ONE of which IS Canadian, must apply WITH theirCanadian passports only. Applicants WITH other THAN Canadian passports must provide theORIGINAL of the document confirming their current resident STATUS IN Canada (PR Card,Landed Document, WORK Permit).

Toronto Specific requirements: Applicants of the Chinese descent - 1)Those who have beenborn in Canada must present: a) Original of long form birth certificate.b) Both parents'passport and citizenship card(originals) to proof their nationality in the year the applicant hasbeen born. 2)Those who has been born in China must present: a) Original of birth certificate.b) Both parents' passport and citizenship card (originals) to proof their nationality in the yearthe applicant has been born or applicant's PR card or landed documents(originals)

Vancouver Specific requirements: Applicants with passports from India and African countries(except South Africa) applying in Vancouver require to present bank statement.

Additional documents are required for different visa types - SEE BELOW:L VISA - TOURIST VISA - Issued to those who are going to travel to China for tourism or visitfriends and classmates, who are not close family members.Required additional documents:Flight and hotel reservation (if you do not have them, get it HERE -https://www.flightbookingforvisa.com). For cruise passengers - cruise reservation. In othercases: an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China.The invitation lettershould contain:(1) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)(2) Information on the planned visit (arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, etc.)(3) Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address,official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual, Chinese ID copy(front and back) of the inviting individual.Q1 VISA -FAMILY VISA - Issued to those who are family members of Chinese citizens or offoreigners with permanent residence status in China and intend to go to China for a long-term

family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purposes of foster care (intendedduration of stay in China exceeding 180 days)."Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters,brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.Required additional documents:For family reunion, the following documents are required:(1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinesepermanent residence permit who lives in China. 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, intended arrival date, place(s) of intendedresidence, intended duration of residence, number of intended entries into China, arrival anddeparture dates, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financialsource for expenditures)c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, officialstamp, signature of legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.)Click here for suggested official sample form of the letter of invitation.(2) Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanentresidence permit.(3) Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certificationof kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing therelationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual."Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters,brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.For foster care, the following documents are required:(1)Foster entrustment notarization issued by Chinese Embassies/Consulates General in foreigncountries or Foster Care Power of Attorney notarized and authenticated in the country ofresidence or in China(2)Original and photocopy of the consignor's passport(s), as well as the original and photocopyof certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by PublicSecurity Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) notarized and authenticated certificationshowing the relationship between parents or guardians and children.(3) A letter of consent on foster care issued by the trustee living in China who has agreed toprovide foster care services and a photocopy of the ID of the trustee.(4) A photocopy of the certificate indicating the permanent residence status abroad of theparent(s) when the child was born, provided that either or both parents of the child areChinese citizens.Holders of Q1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entryadministrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above thecounty level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

Q2 VISA - FAMILY VISA - Issued to those who intend to visit relatives who are Chinesecitizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence status in China; theintended duration of stay is limited to no more than 180 days.Required additional documents:(1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinesepermanent residence permit who lives in China. 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, number of intended entries into China, arrival anddeparture dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the invitingindividual, financial source for expenditures)c) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact number, address, signature etc.)

Click here for suggested official sample form of the letter of invitation.(2) Photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of theinviting individual.

China Business Visa Requirements (additionally to the requirements above)

F VISA - EXCHANGES, VISITS, STUDY TOURS AND OTHER ACTIVITY VISA - Issued tothose who are invited to China for non-profit cultural and academic exchanges, conferenceattendance, study tours, compete in non-commercial games and other activities.

Required additional documents:An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. The invitation shouldcontain: (1) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.) (2) Informationon the planned visit (arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, etc.) (3) Information onthe inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp,signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual).

M VISA - COMMERCE AND TRADE VISA - Issued to those who are invited to China forcommercial and trade activities (visiting clients, suppliers, visiting company branch orheadquarters, handle corporate related business).Required additional documents:(1) Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fairinvitation or other invitation letters issued by relevant entity or individual. The invitation lettershould contain:a) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.).b) Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, number of intended entries into China, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and theinviting 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).To qualify for Multiple Entry Business visa applicant must have completed two entries intoChina within the last 24 months or have previously expired multiple entry visa in last 12months and invitation letter should explicitly state that multiple visa is required.

Z VISA - WORK VISA - Issued to those who intend to work in China (those taking up a post oremployment, or giving commercial performances in China)Required additional documents:One of the following documents:(1) Foreigners Employment Permit of the People's Republic of China issued by Chinesegovernment authorities for Human Resources and Social Security, as well as Invitation Letterof Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Chineseentities.(2) Permit for Foreign Experts Working in China issued by the State Bureau of Foreign Expertsas well as Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitationissued by relevant Chinese entities.(3) Registration Certificate of Resident Representative Offices of enterprises of foreigncountries(regions) issued by Chinese authorities of industrial and commercial administration,as well as Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitationissued by relevant Chinese entities as well as Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity orConfirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Chinese entities.(4) An approval document for commercial performances issued by the Chinese government

authorities for cultural affairs or Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or ConfirmationLetter of Invitation issued by relevant Foreign Affairs Office of provincial governments ofChina.(5)Letter of Invitation to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations in China issued byChina National Offshore Oil Corporation;Holders of Z Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entryadministrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above thecounty level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.For a single, double or multiple entry business (F) visa, an invitation letter on the letter-heador an invitation card from the relevant Chinese government department, or local government(county or town level and above), or Chinese companies, or business enterprises, orgovernment institutions is required. Note, that email correspondence is not considered asinvitation.For the sample of how business visa invitation letter from the company should look like, clickhere .