A non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation

Organizing programs to foster the cultural exchange between the Americas and Asia

Travel

THE EDGE WILL SEND YOU A VISA APPLICATION AND INSTRACTIONS FOR GETTING YOUR VISA

Travel Agent from The US

Wendy Cassey
344 W. John Street
Matthews, NC 28105
800-607-7104 or 704-341-9247

Visa Application Form - China Consulate

This is a source for you to get a current form for the travel visa.
For most programs you just need a Tourist Visa, But some programs require a Professional/Expert Visa.
We plan to supply you with the forms and provide the process when you are ready

Direct Link to download form:
http://www.nyconsulate.prchina.org/eng/lsqz/fhqz/qianzheng/P020040102141422031659.pdf

Visa Applications from G3

This is another source for you to get a travel visa.

Immunization

Passport Health has provided many of our volunteers with shots and medication.

Add-On China Tours

Laurie Li Xiaohong / Director of Sales
Xian China International Travel Service
Tel:86-29-5261529, 524-6676
Fax:86-29-5261529, 526-3959
24 Hours Mobile Phone:13909298185

General Heath Awareness

Wash your hands often (use anti-bacterial wipes)

Only drink bottled or boiled water

Don't eat dairy products (unless cooked)

Don't eat raw fruit or vegetables (peel them first)

Don't go barefoot (Use slippers)

Don't pet stray animals

Don't swim in lakes or rivers

Don't swallow water in the shower

Medicine (Prescription):

Make sure you have all prescription medicine you need

Carry 'double' what you will need so if some gets lost - or your trip gets extended, you will not run out.

Bring a copy of your prescription - it might be fillable

Send a copy to the EDGE to have on file if needed to overnight

Medicine (over-the-counter) to bring:

It is very common to experience diarrhea, upper respiratory infection, sore throat and headaches. While you can get many medicines in the field, it is good to carry a few days supply with you.
Recommended Medicine includes but not limited to:

Benedryl

Tylenol / Aspirin / Motrin / Tylenol-PM

Decongestant / Anti-histamine

Pepto-Bismol / Imodium / Cipro

Laxative

Cough drops

Athlete foot cream /spray
Anbasol / Fever Blister medicine

Other Good Supplies:

Mosquito Repellent with DEET

B-12 (1000mg/day seems to keep bugs away!)

Sun Block

Chap-Stick

Nail Clippers / files

Tweezers and scissors

Q-tips

Flash light (may be no power at night)

First Aid Kit to carry:

You will want to carry some basic First Aid supplies with you.

Antiseptic wipes

Antibiotic cream

Anti-itch cream

Band aids

Pepto-Bismol / Imodium / Cipro

Vaccinations: (recommended by WHO and CDC)

2-3 week stay

Hepatitis A

Tetanus-Diphtheria booster

4-6 week stay

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Tetanus-Diphtheria booster

Mumps/Measles/Rubella booster (MMR)

Typhoid

Malaria (for rural areas)

Last Updated: March 23 2007 - TheEdgeEnglishInstitute.org