The heat was just turned off here in Beijing which means that summer is on its way. No, it isn't warm yet, but rules are rules so no heat again until November 15th. Regardless of what the weather is like, summer really is on its way. In just a little over two months our Summer Staffers will be arriving, and we will soon by busy with teams and groups and families coming to volunteer.
This is the perfect time to start thinking about your visa. Virtually everyone who comes to China will need a visa, issued by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your home country. There is a lot of information on the process on the Visa page. Please be sure to read it carefully and follow the instructions to avoid being refused a visa (it happens!).
One important part of the process is obtaining an invitation letter from New Day. If you have not already submitted your information to me so I can create your letter, please plan to do that very soon. In most cases you will get your letter within one week of providing me with the needed information (see the Visa page for what that is). Depending on the process in your region of the world, you can expect your visa to take two to four weeks from time of application, so please be sure to plan your timing carefully. Please send your visa letter information to [email protected].
Also, be aware of the length of stay norms in your country and ensure that your visa is issued for a long enough period. If you are coming to New Day for 6 weeks but only receive a 30 day visa, this will cause major headaches and will likely result in a shorter stay and changed flight reservations. It's better and easier and cheaper to get that taken care of at the beginning of the process.
Good luck with your preparations, and let me know how I can help!
Donna
This is the perfect time to start thinking about your visa. Virtually everyone who comes to China will need a visa, issued by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your home country. There is a lot of information on the process on the Visa page. Please be sure to read it carefully and follow the instructions to avoid being refused a visa (it happens!).
One important part of the process is obtaining an invitation letter from New Day. If you have not already submitted your information to me so I can create your letter, please plan to do that very soon. In most cases you will get your letter within one week of providing me with the needed information (see the Visa page for what that is). Depending on the process in your region of the world, you can expect your visa to take two to four weeks from time of application, so please be sure to plan your timing carefully. Please send your visa letter information to [email protected].
Also, be aware of the length of stay norms in your country and ensure that your visa is issued for a long enough period. If you are coming to New Day for 6 weeks but only receive a 30 day visa, this will cause major headaches and will likely result in a shorter stay and changed flight reservations. It's better and easier and cheaper to get that taken care of at the beginning of the process.
Good luck with your preparations, and let me know how I can help!
Donna