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1. Preparation for your overseas study

   PGDE English Language Immersion Programme 2011 (Secondary Cohort) Prepared by IO (29 Sep 2011)
2. Rundown Role of IO: providing logistic support Undertaking Form Visa Application Visa Fee Reimbursement Air Ticket (i.e. Itinerary, Stay behind information) Invitation Letter and Letter from HKIEd Important Dates
3. Secondary Cohort 6 Nov 2011 – 17 Dec 2011 Centre in Australia University of Wollongong
4. Undertaking Form Submit Undertaking form (Original) to IO (B4-G/F-01) Miss Chloe Ng on or before 3 Oct 2011 5pm - A guarantor and witness(es) to sign it Please bring the following with you for verification purpose while you submit the form: Your original HKID Card & a Copy of your HKID Card A copy of the HKID / Identity card issued at the home country of your guarantor A copy of the HKID / Identity Card issued at the home country of the witness(es)
5. Visa IMPORTANT It is YOUR responsibility to arrange the document needed for your overseas immersion programme The visa application and related matters are subject to the Consulate’s final decision.
6. You will need to check: Passport validity – 6 months Consulate website  visa requirement for individual type of passport Any updates on requirement? Obtain visa (if applicable) AT LEAST 2-3 weeks before departure We may not be able to include the visa requirement for your own passport type, please consult the corresponding Consulate-General in HK for further details. You are strongly advised to visit the website of the Consulate-General for more details
7. Australian Visa (for reference)
8. Electronic Travel Authorities Valid for 12 months Single / Multiple entry Not more than 3 months for each stay Hong Kong SAR passport holders: Please apply ETA online: http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/ Application fee: AUD$20  To apply for an Internet ETA you will need: - A current, valid passport - A valid credit card (American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard or Visa)*Please check back in 12 hours to confirm*
9. Electronic Travel Authorities BNO / British passport holders: Need to apply ETA from Airline or travel agency* at your own cost. *Please seek advice from the travel agency*1-2 working days to proceed*
10. eVisitor British passport holders: Apply eVisitor online http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/evisitor.htm#b More about eVisitor: http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/evisitor *FREE**10 working days to proceed*
11. Tourist Visa PRC passport holders / HKDI (香港簽証身份書) / Indian : Visa applications are REQUIRED. Please provide the following to the Australian Consulate General HK in person or by your authorized representative: Passport original + copy HKID original + copy Form 48R + 1 passport sized photo (form can be download at: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/48r.pdf) Application fee(must be paid by credit card / EPS or cheque payable 'Australian Consulate-General Hong Kong') Support letter from HKIEd + copy Invitation letter from the Australian University outlining the period of stay, schedule and the purpose for the program. + copy Hong Kong permission of stay (Entry visa, i.e. blue book) + copy Evidence of funds such as bank statements / bank book (copy + 1 original) Please lodge your application with all of the above information as incomplete applications can result in delays in processing.  *Fee: $940**10 working days to proceed*
12. Medical check up – Australia Visitors stay within 3 months No Medical check up is needed
13. Australian Consulate in HK Australian Consulate-General office HK http://www.hongkong.china.embassy.gov.au/hkng/aboutus.html Mon-Fri 9:00am-11:00am & 1:30pm-3:30pm Tel: 2585 4193
14. Air ticket Group ticket purchase by HKIEd Same routing, i.e. same departure and return flight Minimum Group Size: 10 person
15. Stay behind Group ticket purchase by HKIEd Same routing, i.e. same departure and return flight Minimum Group Size: 10 person NO SPACE for stay behind
16. Air ticket Travel Agency – Farrington Mr Benjamin Wong Phone: 3121 3710 Email: benjamin.c.wong@farringtonamex.com
17. Air ticket It is your responsibility to take good care of yourself, check your own flight schedule before your leave, ensure that your visa validity / stay period would not bleach the Law of the Country and find your own accommodation after the immersion programme. IMPORTANT: You should have a valid passport and/or visa in order to go to the Immersion Countries and for transit in other countries if applicable. If you have not got any, please apply it NOW!
18. Visa Fee Reimbursement 1. Complete & Submit the e-Form below by 2 Nov 2011 : https://mach.ied.edu.hk/machform/view.php?id=210 2. Submit the following documents to IO (B4-G/F-01) on or before 2 Nov 2011 ORIGINAL Visa Fee Receipt Copy of the Visa By hand to IO (B4-G/F-01) [Office hours: Mon-Fri 08:30-12:30 & 13:30-17:20] By hand to the Collection Box outside IO if outside office hours By post to IO: International Office Hong Kong Institute of Education B4-G/F-01, 10 Lo Ping Road Tai Po, N.T. Hong Kong ** please state “PGDE Immersion 2011” on the envelop Write your name and student number on the ORIGINAL receipt Make a copy of receipt for your own retention before your submission The reimbursement will be settled by cheque (in HKD) and will be available for pick-up at IO AFTER your completion of immersion NO reimbursement made for :- Application submitted after the deadline without reasonable explanation- Insufficiency of required information, including the original receipt(s)
19. Important Dates
20. Q & A