i just came back from chinese embassy to make my visa. Here's some tips

1. The Embassy only opens from 9.45am -11.45am only. (i've been there like 3pm once and it was closed, only to found out they have such leisure at closing early)

2. But if it's closed you can still take the forms

3. Fill up the forms, you need 1 passport size photo and your passport

4. single entry RM30, double entry RM50 (pay only when u collect)

5. You need to hand in the passport.

It takes 4 working days to process it. I'll be going back there on thurs.

extended my passport yesterday. arrived at 9:30 am at Pusat Bandar Damansara. took 2 minutes with the KiPPas system. Collection today was a b**** though , took roughly 45 minutes waiting in line.

Lesson learnt : don't go too early to to passport. sucks to be caught up in a loooong queue when there's nobody at 9:30am

of course , might be just the festive season and there's no one around nowadays.

Ok. here i need serious help .

I was actually filling up an appointment for my dad's VISA . So i wrote his pasport and email and his contact number. But then i did a shyt mistake . I duno what happen but i put my name instead of HIS . and when i hit enter only did i saw the confirmation was under my name.

Even worst was ,

I quickly hit the back button to see whether can change it or not.So i came across the cancel appointment , they say they neeed a confirmation code .ok . But when i hit forward again, THE CONFIRMATION LETTER INCLUDING THE ID cannot be found anymore cry.gif cry.gif .

But since i know what day and time. Including the passport and everything. Can i ask my dad to call the embassy b4 the date and time and try to cancel the appointment there and try to register another time?

If yes, can gimme a contact number or some extention bcos i think it would be nearly impossible that they pass u to the interview ppl . Help !! >.< Thanks.1

i got 1 question. My passport will expire in Aug 2008. I am planning to apply for Australian PR and the requirement is that my passport has to be valid for at least 2 years. So, am I allowed to renew now and will I lose my balance 1.5 years on my old passport? Anyone can help me on this?

It seems that it's quite troublesome for applying Visa for Japan. What do they meant for Cover letter from applicants? and the need company letter..

cos many Msian jump aeroplane at Japan la.
I din give company letter as was not working that time. I oni presented letter explaning my trip purpose, hotel info, contacts at Japan if any etc..., flight details and if possible, copy of return air ticket.

http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/05.html

Good Luck.

sorry...in a rush...pls guide me to do student visa to australia =) i have passport dy =)

Going to macau and hong kong for 7d6n, to enter macau or hong kong, passport must have minimum of 6 months validity?

CalvinL: That's correct. 6 month validity.

I need to ask about the medical examination and chest x-ray for applying for Australian student visa. I have lodged an application about a week ago, but to date, no case officer has contacted me via email.

But I once read on their website that the medical examination and x-ray can only be done after a case officer officially ask me to do so. Can I go for a medical examination and chest x-ray now? Because I'm afraid time is running out as I need to leave on 14/2/07. Got my electronic Confirmation of Enrolment late no thanks to stupid University. Group of Eight quality, huh?

I have read up whatever relevant to my application but it seems that there's no way I can contact the Australian Immigration department via email on this matter. They keep giving stupid Australian High Commission in KL, which doesn't even give a damn.

So any advice from sifus out there? Thanks.

u need to leave on 14th but you haven't obtain an visa ?

last minutes case right ?

u wanna gamble on the med test then go ahead...and make sure is there any specific clinics.

but for me I would not do so...as it only wasting time...

*u can't enter Oz without a visa...touch wood if they do not grant your visa..then waste time lar..just my opinion.

I know it's last minute, but it wasn't my fault, stupid M Uni.....got my eCoE after I sent my email 5 times.......worse than a local uni.....M Material or Group of Eight quality? There u have it. Some more stupid Australian Immi Dept is also so inefficient......no reply no nothing.....developed nation huh???

Are you applied by yourself or through education agency like IDP education Australia? Although you applied by yourself, you may contact idp any branches nearby and ask them for advice. They might be able to help you to answer your question.

This post has been edited by Chen Bee Hansern: Jan 17 2007, 12:16 PM

I applied for it myself over the internet as the Australian High Commission in KL no longer handles student visa. Another example of stupid Australian administration....I went to their embassy and read forms saying Malaysian students are eligible for online application....not compulsory....then I went up to the woman counter only to be told they no longer do it!!!!!!!
Australian, first world? Kiss my ass
But heck, if I could go to other country to complete my degree, I would be pleased. So right now, I'm stuck with Oz crapshit.

@Chen Bee Hansern,
I'll give it a try. I have already arranged medical check up without waiting for the stupid Oz case officer......

Any other ideas ppl?

Alrite, Just try to call them for help. Saying that it is urgency matter. Just google for IDP and search for contact in malaysia.

hi guys...need some help here... i have applied the student visa on9 and it has been approved...but the weird thing is i dun receive any email abt it and when i clicked on the link "applicant approved", it came up with the usual info such as the visa validity and terms and condition. But it doesnt include a visa number on it. Anyone here wit a similar experience

after applying online, just download the 2 forms and go to do those medical check ups...within 10 days u can get the visa done dy...why make it so complicated?

@pangping1510,

I thought it was simple too, but their website is confusing since they didn't clarify whether the official request to do medical examination is by email or through the application status page.

Anyway, already done my medical examination and thanks for your reply.

I heard that passport photo cannot see teeth. Else need to retake again (means more money goin out). Is this true???

Got my New passport yesterday.

- Arrive at Damansara, 7.15am
- Go photostat IC and take photo
- Get the application form and pay RM1.00
- Get the queue number: No.47 and wait for half an hour before my turn.
- Wait another half an hour to make payment: RM300
- Collect my passport at 11.30

Now, i can fly!!