How-To , 2024-07-29
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Chinese Visa Approved
Applying for a Chinese visa can be a complex process, particularly for those traveling to China for the first time. To ensure a smooth and successful application, it is essential to understand the visa application process. The initial step involves determining the type of visa required, which depends on the purpose of the visit, such as tourism, business, or family visits.
Different visa categories are available, and once the appropria……
How-To , 2024-07-29
Ultimate Guide to Chinese Visa Application: Tips & Checklist
Applying for a Chinese visa can be a straightforward process if you are well-prepared. Here’s an ultimate guide with tips and a checklist to help you through the process:
Types of Chinese Visas
Tourist Visa (L Visa)
Business Visa (M Visa)
Student Visa (X Visa)
Work Visa (Z Visa)
Family/Private Visit Visa (Q Visa/S Visa)
Transit Visa (G Visa)
General Requirements
Passport:
Original passport with at……
How-To , 2020-12-28
How to apply for Alabama No Criminal Record?
Fingerprints required? Yes
Processing time? 4-5 weeks
Notes: Applicant form must be notarized. Money or cashier's check only.
In person:
301 S. Ripley Street (Adams Ave side)
Montgomery, AL 36104
By mail:
PO Box 1511
Montgomery, AL 36102-1511.
How-To , 2020-11-13
While most certified vital records issued in California can be authenticated by the Secretary of State without County certification. There may be instances that County certification will be required if the health officer/registrar is not listed as an official with the Secretary of State. Most of these cases can occur if the health officer is an M.D.. If this situation occurs, you must bring the document to the County Clerk's office for acknowledgement/certification of the officer's signature bef……
How-To , 2020-07-31
In order to authenticate a death certificate issued in New York, you must obtain a death certificate issued with a Letter of Exemplification in order to be certified by County Clerk and further authentications. A Letter of Exemplification can only be issued during the process of a certificate request. The letter cannot be requested separately.
Example:
How-To , 2020-07-31
How to prepare for authentication of business documents for use in China?
The procedures for authentication of business documents will vary based on document type and the state the document was issued from.
Examples of business documents but not limited to:
Certificate of Good Standing/Existence, financial statement, etc.
Articles of Incorporation, Formation, etc.
Business contract/agreement
Annual Report
Board Resolution
Minutes of Meeting
Corporate Bylaws
For documents such a……
How-To , 2020-07-31
How to authenticate Relinquish of Inheritance for use in China?
If you would like to forfeit rights to inherit your parents' legacy in China, you will need to draft an affidavit to relinquish your inheritance rights. The document must be authenticated by the Chinese Consulate or Chinese Embassy before it can be used in China.
Sample (click to enlarge):
What are the steps to Chinese Consulate authentication?
1.) Notarization by local Notary Public
2.) Authentication by Secreta……
How-To , 2020-07-30
How to authenticate Good Standing for use in China?
A Certificate of Good Standing, sometimes called Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Status must be legalized by the Chinese Consulate or Chinese Embassy in order to be used in China. You must request a certificate from the Secretary of State office located in the state where your business is registered as a legal entity.
Sample (click to enlarge):
What is next?
If your document is issued from the following states, you mu……
How-To , 2020-07-30
How to notarize a passport photocopy for use in China?
You must first make a full page photocopy of your passport meaning the top and bottom pages are included. The Chinese Consulate/Embassy prefers to have a declaration statement from the passport holder and acknowledgement statement from the notary public. The statement should be on a separate piece of paper. The declaration from the passport holder should state the passport photocopy is a true and unaltered copy. The notary's acknowledgement……
How-To , 2020-07-29
How to authenticate Power of Attorney for use in China?
Documents such as Power of Attorney drafted in the US must be authenticated by the Chinese Consulate or Chinese Embassy before use in China. We highly recommend to send a draft copy to China for approval before you proceed with the authentication. CEV is not liable for any errors in the contents of your document nor how the form was completed. Authenticated Power of Attorney is valid for 6 months starting from the signature date.
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