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Listed below are requirements for some but not all of the countries who require visas for PRC passport holders:

Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom

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Y: Required
N: Not Required

Austria

Business Tourist
    Y            Y    Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     2 Visa Application Form(s) **Call Peninsula Visa for forms.
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of Green Card front and back & 1 Copy **
    Y            Y     Copy of airline ticket & original ticket
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary and hotel confirmation
    Y            N     Business letter* ** (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Letter of employment from employer **
    N            Y    Copy of most recent bank statement
    Y            Y     Valid proof of health insurance from health insurance carrier ***
    Y            N     Invitation from company in Austria on company letterhead

* Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment
** Notarized
*** Letter must be from Health Insurance carrier. (Fax is acceptable)

Canada

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     1 Visa Application Form(s)     USA B1,B2 visa holders supplemental form
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of valid US visa and I-94 card *
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary and hotel confirmation
    Y            N     Business letter ** (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Letter of employment from your employer on company letterhead.
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement

* Must have valid US Visa and I-94 card in your passport.  If they are not valid you must submit the original US Immigration documents that allow you to leave and re-enter the United States.

* Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Denmark

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     2 Visa application form(s)
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back*
    Y            Y     Copy of Airline Ticket and original ticket
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary with confirmed hotel reservations for total stay.
    Y            Y      Invitation letter from company in Denmark
    Y            N      Business letter** (Click for sample)
    Y            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement
    Y           N       Additional requirements ***

* Original or notarized copy

** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

*** Valid visa for country of next destination or proof of re-entry to U.S.A.

France

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     2 Visa application form(s)
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back and the original card.*
    Y            Y     Copy of every segment of the airline ticket and the original ticket.*
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary and hotel confirmation*
    Y            N      Business letter*  and a copy** (Click for sample) Please read footnote.
    N             Y    Copy of most recent bank statement *
    N             Y    Letter of guarantee of employment* 
    Y             Y   Copy of health insurance card
    Y             Y    Copy of Information page of passport

* Original also required

** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
    Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment
    - Statement saying that the traveler has valid health insurance and medical coverage in excess of $30,000.00 permedical incident or medical emergency. Also the name of the Health Insurance provider and policy number.

Germany

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit and copy of information page.
    Y            Y     2 Visa application form(s) Applicants signature must be notarized
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     German Declaration form
    Y            Y     Original Green Card and copy of green card front and back***
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary (with confirmed hotel reservation)
    Y            N      Business letter* (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement
    Y            Y     Copy of drivers license
    Y            Y     Letter (with a signature) from the Health Insurance Carrier stating that the traveler is insured for International Travel. Traveler is insured for International Travel in the amount of $50,000.00 minimum for trips outside the United States
    N            Y     Letter from employer**

* Verifying employment and health insurance, include provider name and policy number

* Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

** Verifying employment and health insurance, include provider name and policy number

*** If you do not have a green card, then original US Visa and I-94 card required.

Israel

 

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     1 Visa application form  
    Y            Y     2 - Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     1 Copy of green card front and back
    Y            Y     1 Copy of itinerary
    Y            N     1 Business letter* (Click for sample)
    N           Y      1 Copy of most recent bank statement
    Y            N      Invitation from company in Israel on company letterhead (which must contain the Israeli business contacts ID number)

 * Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
    Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Italy

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     2 Visa application form(s) notarized
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back * or actual immigration status
    Y            Y     Copy airline ticket and the original ticket *
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary *
    Y            N      Business letter** notarized and copied (Click for sample)
    Y            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement
    Y            N      Invitation from company in Italy
    N            Y     Letter of employment from employer notarized
    Y            Y    Guarantee letter from health insurance carrier of coverage while in Italy
     Y           Y      Notarized copy of Drivers Licence

* Original also required

** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
    Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Japan (All applications and business letters must be reviewed by
             by Peninsula Visa before we can accept documents.)

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport
    Y            Y     1 Visa application form online
    Y            Y     1 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Original green card or Immigration Status.*
    N            Y     Copy of airline ticket*
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary
    Y            N     Business letter** (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement

* Original also required

** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
    Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Korea

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     1 Visa application form(s)
    Y            Y     1 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary
    Y            N     Business letter* (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement

* Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Malaysia

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit plus a copy of the information page.
    Y            Y     Visa application (A4)form(s)
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back
    Y            Y     Copy of Airline Ticket
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary with hotel confirmation
    Y            N     Business letter* (Click for sample)
    Y            N     Invitaiton letter from company in Malaysia on company letterhead.
    Y            Y     Copy of most recent personal bank statement.

Please note. Travel dates on the application,business letter,invite letter and airline tickets must be consistent and match.

 

* Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

 

Netherlands  (Must make personal apperance at the Consulate.)

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit*
    Y            Y     2 Visa Application forms notarized(call for forms)
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photos (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back**
    Y            Y     Copy of airline ticket, all segments**
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary and hotel confirmation**
    Y            N     Business letter**** (Click for sample)
    Y            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement and original.**
    N            Y     Letter of guarantee of employment
    Y            Y     Health insurance card and proof of coverage in Netherlands***
    Y            N     Letter of Invitation from the Company in the Netherlands.

* For 6 months or longer

** Original required. 

*** Original health insurance card and letter from health insurance carrier.

**** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
     Letter to include:
     - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
     - Purpose of visit
     - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
     - Position in company and length of employment
     - Name of insurance carrier and policy number

Norway

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     1 Visa application form(s)*
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back
    Y            Y    Copy of Airline Ticket and original ticket
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary
    Y            N     Business letter** (Click for sample)

* Form cannot be faxed or copied please call for form.

** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Philippines

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit*
    Y            Y     1 Visa application form(s)
    Y            Y     1 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary
    Y            N     Business letter** (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement

 *  Valid for at least 6 months

 ** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
     Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Singapore 

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport and 2 Photocopies of the Passport
    Y            Y     2 Visa application form(s)
    Y            Y     2 Passport type photos 2" x 2"
    Y            N     Detailed Business Letter  and 1 Photocopy. Must contain
                          position in company, length of employment and gross monthly 
                          salary.
    Y            N     Letter of Invitation from Sponsor in Singapore and 1 Photocopy 
    N            Y     Security Bond provided by a Singapore Sponsor.
    N            Y     Letter of employment confirmation from employer.
    Y            Y     2 Notarized copies of green card front and back or original card.
    Y            Y     2 Copies of airline ticket, all segments
    N           Y      2 Copies of most recent bank statement.
    Y            Y      Proof of hotel confirmation for length of stay.
    N           Y      Letter of employment on employers letterhead

Please note. Travel dates on the application,business letter,invite letter and airline tickets must be consistent and match


   
* For a social vist to family members in Singapore,  please call Peninsula Visa   for additional forms and requirements. 

* Copy of all pages and passport must be valid for at least six or more months

Spain ( A personal appearance at Consulate/Embassy is required)

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit (2 copies)
    Y            Y     Visa application form(s) notarized*
    Y            Y     4 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back (2 copies)
    Y            Y     Copy of airline ticket (2 copies)
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary and hotel confirmation (2 copies)
    Y            N     Business letter** (2 copies) (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement (2 copies)
    Y            Y     Letter of guarantee of coverage from health insurance carrier

* Please call Peninsula Visa (408-727-7515) for forms

** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Sweden (You must make a personal appearance or deal directly 
                with the Consulates or Embassy.)

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     1 Visa application form(s)* (and appropriate appendix)
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back and original
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary with confirmed hotel reservations for total stay.
    Y            Y     Letter of Invitation from company in Denmark
    Y            N     Business letter** (Click for sample)
    Y            Y     Copy of Airline tickets (every segment)
    N            Y     Letter of guarantee of employment.
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement
    Y            N     Additional requirements ***

* Please call Peninsula Visa (408-727-7515) for forms

** Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

*** Invitation letter from company in Sweden (purpose of visit and dates).

Switzerland: (No visa required if you have an INS Greencard.
                       You must have the actual card.)

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     1 Visa application form(s)
    Y            Y     1 Passport Photo(s) (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of Immigration status
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary showing confirmed round trip
    Y            N     Business letter* (Click for sample)

    Y            N     Invitation letter(must be faxed direct to the Swiss Consulate by the inviting Swiss company)
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement
    Y            Y     Additional requirements **

* Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

** Valid visa for country of next destination or proof of re-entry to U.S.A.

Taiwan: (You must call the Taiwan Consulate before applying
                for a Taiwan Visa.)

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     2 Visa application form(s)
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photos (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Copy of green card front and back
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary
    Y            N     Business letter* (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Copy of most recent bank statement

* Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment

Thailand (Some foreign passport holders must have a Greencard to get a Thailand Visa. Please call Peninsula Visa for details.)

Business  Tourist
    Y             Y    Valid Passport or Re-entry permit
    Y             Y    2 Visa application  Forms
    Y             Y    5 Passport Photos (2" x 2")
    Y             Y    Original & copy of green card.
    Y             Y     Flight itinerary with confirmed hotel reservation.
    Y             N    Business letter
    Y             N    Letter of Invitation from host company in Thailand*
    Y             Y    Copy of most recent bank statement

                         * This letter must be on company letterhead and signed.

United Kingdom

Business Tourist
    Y            Y     Valid passport or re-entry permit
    Y            Y     1 Visa application form(s)
    Y            Y     2 Passport Photos (2x2 inches)
    Y            Y     Declaration Form
    Y            Y     Original Green Card & Copy
    Y            Y     Copy of itinerary and hotel confirmation
    Y            N     Business letter* (Click for sample)
    N            Y     Letter of guarantee of employment.
    Y            Y     Original & Copy of most recent bank statement
    Y            N     Invitation from company in United Kingdom

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* Letter on company letterhead, signed by an officer other than applicant
   Letter to include:
    - Name, address and phone number of contact in visiting country
    - Purpose of visit
    - Financial guarantee and mention of round trip ticket
    - Position in company and length of employment