New york visa and instructions for China citizens to visit the Consulate General of new york.

Instructions for China citizens to visit the Consular Section of the Consulate General in new york.

1. Special reminder, the alarm telephone number in the United States is 9 1 1, and the city service telephone number is 3 1 1. The United States, especially new york, has many laws, regulations and security measures to meet the needs of counter-terrorism. Domestic tourists should know the relevant information as much as possible before going out, abide by local laws and regulations, and cooperate with law enforcement personnel. Please take your identification with you when you go out. Please take good care of your passport, plane ticket and money, and don't carry valuables and a lot of cash with you. Thieves often steal from crowded hotels or tourist attractions in China. Photography or video recording is not allowed in new york subway and tunnel; Don't eat in the subway, don't walk between cars, don't sit on the seat with a bag, and don't sit on the steps inside and outside the subway station.

In public places, pedestrians should not be separated from their bags, otherwise unclaimed bags will be regarded as suspicious items. Alcoholic beverages should not be opened or drunk in public places. In order to protect intellectual property rights, recently, the American authorities have taken severe measures to crack down on piracy. Tourists should pay special attention not to bring pirated CDs into this country. If found, they will be fined or criminally prosecuted.

The American legal system is very complicated, with many cases and regulations. China citizens are advised to consult a lawyer if they are involved in legal issues during their stay in the United States.

Two. Visa, Entry and Customs (1) visa: Applicants can check the information about visa matters on the website of the US Embassy in China. (2) Enter the instruction 1. Please check your passport and visa carefully before boarding to ensure their validity. Please pay special attention to whether the passport is valid for not less than six months, whether the visa is valid, whether the number of entries and the duration of stay allow travel.

Please check and confirm that you have the basic materials for visa application and other materials that must be presented when entering the United States.

Before boarding the plane, please ask the airline in detail about the types of prohibited items and make sure that you have no contraband.

Before entering the country, please fill in the I-94 entry card, customs declaration form and other documents in English seriously and truthfully according to the instructions of the flight attendants. Don't ignore or take risks. If it is difficult to fill in English, please ask the flight attendant to fill it out for you.

Please choose a more convenient channel for entry formalities. When waiting in line, please try not to look around and change teams many times, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstanding to US immigration officials.

6. When entering the country, please show the necessary documents and cooperate with the inspection according to the requirements of the US border inspection officials. If you have language difficulties, you can prepare a simple English note in advance: I only speak Chinese. Please help me find an interpreter. New york's major airports generally provide translation services in Mandarin and Cantonese.

7. If you are detained by the border inspection department for investigation, you can immediately notify the US official and ask to contact the consular officer (our emergency number is 2 12-2449392, which is open 24 hours a day). According to the Sino-US consular treaty, you have the right to seek the help of your consular officer. Contact the consular officer as soon as possible, which will help you solve the problem better and avoid missing the opportunity.

8. When requested by the border inspection department, please ensure that the translation provided by the other party can truly and completely convey the meaning of both parties. If in doubt, you can directly ask the border inspector to change the translator.

9. After receiving the inquiry from the border inspection department, be sure to confirm the contents of the documents that need your signature, such as transcripts, and truthfully record all questions and answers before signing. If in doubt, it should be corrected immediately. 10. If you encounter discriminatory practices or your request to contact the Consulate General is rejected, please write down the name or job number of the other party to prevent complaints afterwards.

1. The Consulate General will do its utmost to protect your legitimate rights and interests.

(3) According to customs regulations, flight attendants will issue the US Customs Declaration Form (Form 6059B) to passengers on airplanes, ships and other means of transportation on their way to the United States, which has been translated into many languages, including Chinese. Passengers can fill in this form in advance to speed up customs clearance. At the port of entry, customs officials check whether the luggage carried by immigrants has contraband and is taxed.

Main contents of customs regulations: 1. Personal property: personal clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, hunting or fishing equipment, cameras, portable radios and other similar personal items for personal use can be exempted from tax. The above items follow you in and out of the country. If you are an American immigrant, personal jewelry, such as duty-free jewelry for personal use worth $300 or more, may not be sold within 3 years without paying customs duties. The above goods sold without tax will be seized and confiscated.

2. Alcoholic beverages: Non-residents over 2 1 year-old can bring 1 liter alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine and liquor duty-free, but only for personal use. Alcoholic beverages in excess of the above amount will be subject to customs duties and domestic taxes. In addition, in addition to federal laws, you must also abide by state alcoholic beverage laws that may be stricter than federal laws.

3. Tobacco products: passengers can carry a box of cigarettes (200 cigarettes), or 50 cigars, or 4.4 pounds of tobacco, or the above items are duty-free in proportion.

Cigars made in Cuba are prohibited from entering the United States for personal use or as gifts.

4. Household articles: household articles such as furniture, tableware, books and artworks can be imported duty-free.

5. Duty-free gifts: Non-residents can bring gifts with a value not exceeding $65,438+000 duty-free. To make the above-mentioned gifts tax-free, you must stay in the United States for at least 72 hours, during which time, the above-mentioned gifts must accompany you. For the convenience of the customs officer, please don't wrap your gift. 6. Wedding gifts: non-residents carrying wedding gifts are not explicitly tax-free.

7. Mailing gifts: Gifts mailed from other Caribbean countries or beneficiary countries with a retail value not exceeding $65,438+000 are tax-free. If the gift comes from the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa or Guam, the tax-free amount of the gift shall not exceed US$ 200. Gifts exceeding the above value will be taxed. Note: Alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and alcoholic perfumes are not included in the above provisions.

8. Goods purchased in duty-free shops: If the goods purchased in duty-free shops, planes or ships exceed the limit of the quantity or amount of duty-free goods that individuals can carry, they will be taxed by the customs. When a non-resident transits the United States, his personal belongings, including no more than 4 liters of alcoholic beverages, will be taken out of the scope of taxation of the United States Customs, and the value of the above-mentioned items does not exceed 200 dollars, which is tax-free.

9. Taxable items: All items beyond the above-mentioned tax exemption scope shall be taxed. Collection method: after deducting the value of duty-free goods, the part with the value of $65,438+0,000 is taxed at the rate of 3%, and the part with the value exceeding $65,438+0,000 is taxed at the applicable tax rate of the goods. Articles taxed at the uniform tax rate must be carried with you and can only be used for personal use or as gifts.

10. U.S. Islands: Goods obtained in the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa and Guam are taxed at a flat rate of 5% regardless of whether the goods follow you or are sent to the mainland of the United States.

1. Imported household articles enter the United States: household articles that can enter the country duty-free according to regulations do not need to be brought into the country by myself. You can send them.

12. Articles prohibited or restricted from entering the country: biological products: human and animal tissues (including blood, human or animal and plant excreta), living bacteria culture media, viruses or similar organisms, animals suspected of being infected with zoonotic diseases, insects, snails, bats, etc. Without high temperature sterilization, it needs an import license from the US Centers for Disease Control.

Contact information: Health and Safety Office (F-05) 1600 NE 30333 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Georgia American books, audio-visual materials, computer programs and tapes: pirated books, computer programs and audio-visual products are not allowed to enter the United States, and pirated products will be confiscated and destroyed. Fruits, vegetables and plants: many fruits, vegetables, plants, branches, seeds, untreated plant products, specific endangered species, etc.

Import is generally prohibited, or it can only be imported with a license. All plants, plant products, fruits or vegetables must be declared to customs officials and inspected. Meat, livestock and poultry: Meat, livestock and poultry and their by-products are generally prohibited from entering the country, or restricted according to animal diseases in the country of origin. Canned meat products can enter the United States if inspection officials can confirm that the products are cooked and have been packaged commercially. Other canned and pickled meat products and dried meat products are strictly restricted from entering China.

Hunting income: If you intend to import hunting souvenirs or game, you generally need to obtain a license in advance, and only specific ports are authorized to handle the import of the above items. Currency: currency and bills (including coins and currencies of the United States or other countries, traveler's checks, cash drafts and securities, etc.). ).) The amount brought into China exceeds 654.38 million US dollars. You should fill in the US Customs Form 4790 and declare to the Customs voluntarily.

Failure to declare truthfully may lead to civil and criminal liabilities, including confiscation of money and financial instruments. Pet: Cat: You must be able to prove that you have no infectious diseases when you enter the country. If the pet's health condition is obviously poor, it will be further examined by a licensed veterinarian, and the relevant expenses will be paid by the pet owner. Dogs: at the time of entry inspection, they must be able to prove that they are free of infectious diseases and have been vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days before arrival (this rule does not apply to puppies under 3 months). Personal pet bird: you can enter the country, but only two parrots are allowed. At the same time, it is required to meet the requirements of animal and plant quarantine bureau and public health service institutions. For example, animal and plant health and quarantine agencies, pet owners may have to pay for the health and epidemic prevention of their pets.

Primates such as monkeys and apes are not allowed to be imported. You'd better check with the relevant state and local authorities to find out the rules and restrictions on bringing pets. Some places, such as Hawaii, have strict hygiene and epidemic prevention requirements for pets. Fish and wildlife: fish and wildlife also fall within the scope of import and export control and health and epidemic prevention requirements, mainly including: wild birds, mammals, marine mammals, reptiles, crustaceans, fish and mollusks; Any part or product of the above animals, such as leather, feathers, eggs, etc. Products and articles made from wild animals, plants and fish. Endangered species and their products are prohibited from import and export. Ivory or ivory products are generally prohibited from import and export.

Antiques containing wild animals can be imported if they can be proved to have a history of 100 years. Three. Security situation and public safety. As the economic and financial center of the world and the United States, new york has always been the first choice for international terrorists to launch anti-American attacks, and it is also the hardest hit area of 9 1 1 terrorist attacks. In recent years, although the local government in new york has stepped up its anti-terrorism efforts and introduced a series of anti-terrorism measures, there are still reports that the anti-terrorism level of urban subways, airports, tunnels, financial centers and densely populated areas has been upgraded, and the anti-terrorism situation in this area is still grim. The security situation in the east and new york is relatively good. After nearly 10 years of governance, the public security environment in new york has been greatly improved, and the crime rate has dropped significantly.

In 2005, the crime rate ranked the lowest among the 20 largest cities in the United States. In the eastern part of the United States, Chinese communities are generally in good order, and robbery and burglary crimes occur from time to time in individual communities or at night. More than 90% of crimes are non-violent, and theft is the most common crime. Four. Common diseases and medical conditions The medical conditions in new york are generally high and the facilities are perfect, but the medical expenses are high. If you don't buy insurance, it is difficult for individuals to bear huge medical expenses. New york and many states have children's medical insurance plans, that is, children under 18, including teenagers without legal status, can enjoy free medical insurance; /kloc-More than 0/8 people can enjoy emergency rescue in case of emergency. In addition, medical institutions and public hospitals receiving federal subsidies in new york can reduce medical expenses according to patients' financial ability, including graded fees or negotiated fees. When the patient is unable to pay the medical expenses, the medical institutions or public hospitals funded by the federal government shall not interrupt the treatment of the patient.

There is no major epidemic in new york. After 9 1 1, anthrax was once discovered. In the first half of 2003, several suspected SARS cases appeared. In 2004, there were more than a dozen cases of West Nile in New Jersey. Primary and secondary schools entering the consular district of new york need immunization certificates for diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, measles, polio, rubella, mumps, hepatitis, influenza and tuberculosis. Educational institutions force international students to buy health insurance in the United States. It is suggested that people over 65 should come to new york for flu and pneumonia vaccine in winter.

5. Local customs and regulations (1) Etiquette and dress: Although Americans give people a casual impression in dress, they are still very formal in work and social occasions. There are certain rules and exquisite, but it is mainly suitable for the times. Travel: In America, when traveling, people usually respect their rights. When men and women walk together, men should walk on the left, and women should open the door when they go in and out. When hitchhiking, the owner drives, the front seat is respected, and the right side of the rear seat is respected. When taking a bus, the host should open the door for the guests first, and then get on the bus after the guests sit down. Diet: tableware is first served with the outermost knife and fork, food is pressed with a fork, cut into small pieces and put in the mouth; When Americans use tableware, they sometimes use a knife in their right hand to cut food, and then change forks to get food.

Don't make any noise when eating or drinking soup. The spoon for drinking coffee is used to stir milk and sugar. Remember not to drink coffee with a spoon to avoid making noise in the restaurant. The type of drinking at dinner should depend on the staple food of the day. Drink white wine for fish and red wine for meat. Red wine should be at room temperature. Don't force guests to propose a toast. As for whisky, brandy and other spirits, they are mostly drunk after meals or before meals. Other precautions: avoid making noise or making loud noises in public places; Spitting or discarding scraps of paper is strictly prohibited; Use public facilities, such as fast food restaurants, banks, toilets, waiting places, and consciously wait in line.