Hi Ms Helper,

Thank you for your information. I understand what you are saying now. no problem.

One last question:

How do I make an appointment to see someone at the Canberra China embassy/consulate?

I would imagine I could sign this deceleration and submit my application for a new Chinese passport all on the same day. more importantly I can only afford take one day off work so I need to fly to Canberra and return on the same day?

Is there a waiting period or can I maybe nominate the 4th March, 2011 (Friday) to come to Canberra? How do I find out what the available appointments are for that day? If you can't advise, do you know the best number I can contact for this purpose?

many thanks.

Q.Z.