1625 K Street NW Suite 750 Washington DC 20006 Tel: 888 838 4867 ♦ Email: [email protected]Visa requirements shown below are for CITIZENS OF THE U.S. ONLY. Nationals of all other countries please contact Pinnacle Travel Document Systems directly for specific requirements associated with your itinerary. China-Double 1 1 Kazakhstan 1 1 Uzbekistan 1 1 Please enclose your actual passport along with three (3) photographs, and one (1) completed visa application form each for China, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Please note that Uzbekistan and China visa applications must be completed online at the links shown herein. Please also include two (2) clear photocopies of the vital information page of your passport, a copy of your paid flight itinerary showing entry into China, and a color photocopy of your driver’s license. (If you reside in any of the following states: TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, AL, GA or FL and are traveling to China for the first time you must complete a China Visitation Letter. If you have traveled to China at any time in the past you must submit a photocopy of your last visa to China as well as the entry stamp placed in your passport, if you do not possess these items than you must write a brief letter of explanation addressed to the consulate of China.) Photographs should be recently shot passport-type photos with a clear background approximately 2” x 2” in dimension. (Note that machine or home photographs are not acceptable and photographs must be different than those in your current passport.) Your passport must be valid until April 1, 2015 or for a minimum of six (6) months beyond the completion of your international travel and must have at least six (6) blank unused pages available not including those reserved for amendments and endorsements at the back of your passport. Contact PTDS directly for assistance with renewal of or to add pages to your U.S. passport, as this can easily be done at the same time you apply for your visas. Fees shown above include all necessary consular and service fees as well as the cost to return your passport(s) via FedEx from our offices within the continental U.S. (Please add $29.00 to cover extra shipping costs for addresses in Alaska, Hawaii, or Canada.) We strongly suggest that you send your documents to us via FedEx or some other form of traceable overnight courier service. Visa(s) # # Cost Req’d Forms Photos 1 – Persons - 2 Application Expedite Fee Deadline Per Person July 7, 2014 (or 65 days prior $120.00 to your departure) The Ancient Silk Road September 12 – October 1, 2014 TRAVCOA ASR 0912-14 Applications should be received in our offices by July 7, 2014 OR 65 days prior to your departure from your shipping address whichever is sooner. Documents received after the deadline will be subject to the per person expediting fee shown above. If you have interim international travel scheduled in the 60 days prior to the tour departure you will need to obtain a second passport. Special requests for passports to be expedited due to other travel plans prior to your tour departure may also require expediting fees. Please contact PTDS directly regarding any special processing needs or before submitting documents you expect may be received substantially after the deadline as there may be special requirements and/or additional fees to process your request. It may not be possible to cancel processing of your applications once they have been submitted. Please note that consular fees, shipping fees and application requirements are subject to change without notice. Check or credit card payment accepted. Credit card payment subject to 3.5% surcharge. $817.00 $1605.00 Please use the enclosed sample information verbatim and substitute your personal information.
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1625 K Street NW Suite 750 Washington DC 20006 Tel: 888 838 4867 ♦ Email: [email protected]
Visa requirements shown below are for CITIZENS OF THE U.S. ONLY. Nationals of all other countries please contact Pinnacle Travel Document Systems directly for specific requirements associated with your itinerary.
China-Double 1 1 Kazakhstan 1 1 Uzbekistan 1 1
Please enclose your actual passport along with three (3) photographs, and one (1) completed visa application form each for China, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Please note that Uzbekistan and China visa applications must be completed online at the links shown herein. Please also include two (2) clear photocopies of the vital information page of your passport, a copy of your paid flight itinerary showing entry into China, and a color photocopy of your driver’s license. (If you reside in any of the following states: TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, AL, GA or FL and are traveling to China for the first time you must complete a China Visitation Letter. If you have traveled to China at any time in the past you must submit a photocopy of your last visa to China as well as the entry stamp placed in your passport, if you do not possess these items than you must write a brief letter of explanation addressed to the consulate of China.) Photographs should be recently shot passport-type photos with a clear background approximately 2” x 2” in dimension. (Note that machine or home photographs are not acceptable and photographs must be different than those in your current passport.) Your passport must be valid until April 1, 2015 or for a minimum of six (6) months beyond the completion of your international travel and must have at least six (6) blank unused pages available not including those reserved for amendments and endorsements at the back of your passport. Contact PTDS directly for assistance with renewal of or to add pages to your U.S. passport, as this can easily be done at the same time you apply for your visas.
Fees shown above include all necessary consular and service fees as well as the cost to return your passport(s) via FedEx from our offices within the continental U.S. (Please add $29.00 to cover extra shipping costs for addresses in Alaska, Hawaii, or Canada.) We strongly suggest that you send your documents to us via FedEx or some other form of traceable overnight courier service.
July 7, 2014 (or 65 days prior $120.00 to your departure)
The Ancient Silk Road September 12 – October 1, 2014
TRAVCOA ASR 0912-14
Applications should be received in our offices by July 7, 2014 OR 65 days prior to your departure from your shipping address whichever is sooner. Documents received after the deadline will be subject to the per person expediting fee shown above. If you have interim international travel scheduled in the 60 days prior to the tour departure you will need to obtain a second passport. Special requests for passports to be expedited due to other travel plans prior to your tour departure may also require expediting fees. Please contact PTDS directly regarding any special processing needs or before submitting documents you expect may be received substantially after the deadline as there may be special requirements and/or additional fees to process your request. It may not be possible to cancel processing of your applications once they have been submitted.
Please note that consular fees, shipping fees and application requirements are subject to change without notice. Check or credit card payment accepted. Credit card payment subject to 3.5% surcharge.
$817.00 $1605.00
Please use the enclosed sample information verbatim and substitute your personal information.
PLEASE BE CERTAIN TO RETURN THE FOLLOWING TO: Pinnacle Travel Document Systems 1625 K Street NW Suite 750
Washington DC 20006 ♦ Your actual passport (Please keep a photocopy for your records.) ♦ This completed form ♦ Two (2) photocopies of the vital information page of passport ♦ One (1) visa application form per person completed online for China ♦ One (1) completed visa application form per person for Kazakhstan ♦ One (1) visa application form per person completed online for Uzbekistan ♦ One (1) copy of your paid flight itinerary showing entry to China ♦ One (1) completed China Visitation Form (TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, AL, GA or FL residents only)
♦ Photocopy of past visa and entry stamp (TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, AL, GA or FL residents only) ♦ One (1) color photocopy of your driver’s license ♦ Three (3) passport-type photographs per person (Leave loose, PTDS will affix.)
♦ Credit or debit card authorization below
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
Full Name (1):_____________________________ Full Name (2): _____________________________
Passport #:____________________ Exp:___/___ Passport #:____________________ Exp:___/___ Mo Y r Mo Y r
Home ________________________________ Home Tel: ________________________________
Mailing ________________________________ Work Tel: ________________________________
________________________________ Date of Departure from Home: ____/____/_____ (FedEx cannot deliver to PO boxes) Mo nt h Da y Ye a r
Address ________________________________ Tour Name: The Ancient Silk Road
For the ________________________________ Date of Tour Departure: 09 / 12 / 2014 Mo nt h Da y Ye a r Return of ________________________________ Special Instructions: ______________________
Please indicate below if there are known periods prior to your tour during which you will need your passport for another international tr ip or when you will not be available to sign for the return of your passport. I wil l need my passport(s) for other international travel from _____/____/_____ to _____/____/_____ Mo nt h Da y Yea r Mo nt h Da y Yea r
I wil l not be at my home and/or return shipping address from _____/____/_____ to _____/____/_____ Mo nt h Da y Yea r Mo nt h Da y Yea r
CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION: AMEX / V ISA / MC (please circle one)
Card #: __________________________CID#_____________ Expires: ____/____ Amount: US$ ____________ Mo Y r TRAVCOA ASR 0912-14 (China-DBL145)70(UzbekistanX245/KazakhstanX165)75 817/1605 FX 27 6PGS (UZBEK APP FEE)10 (CHINA APP FEE)10 VAL 04/01/15 DL 07/07/14 120.00 3.5% ENTER KAZAKHSTAN 22 SEPT 2014 EXIT KAZAKHSTAN 24 SEPT 2014 ENTER UZBEKISTAN 24 SEPT 2014 EXIT UZBEKISTAN 01 OCT 2014
2014 Pinnacle Travel Document Systems
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PASSPORT PAGES & VALIDITY:
You must have at least six (6) blank unused pages available in your passport for visas and entry/exit stamps. In addition, your passport must be valid until April 1, 2015 or for at least six (6) months beyond completion of your international travel. If you are a U.S. citizen, and need to renew or add pages to your passport Pinnacle Travel Document Systems can easily assist you with this at the same time your visas are being processed. The total additional fees for these services (including U.S. government expediting fees) are $222.00 for passport pages and $250.00 for passport renewals and second passports. We can also assist you with expediting first time passport applications.
You will need to complete an application form and a letter of authorization for PTDS and must send your actual passport to us. Specific requirements and the necessary forms are available for download from our Internet site:
Passport Pages Passport Renewals
First Time Passports Second Passports
WWW.Traveldocs.com/PTDSPassports
You may also contact us via email or phone at
[email protected] or 888-838-4867 and we will send you an instruction kit.
Please click on or carefully type the link exactly as shown above directly into your web browser address window and NOT into your search engine, e.g. Google or Yahoo otherwise you will not reach the application.
All dates on the form are in YEAR/MONTH/DAY format.
All fields must be typed and fully completed. No handwritten forms will be accepted. All questions that cannot be
answered must say N/A or none. No handwritten marks can be made on form other than your signature.
Please print the online form and include it with
your documents. All forms must bear your original signature.
Pinnacle Travel Document Systems strongly recommends printing this tip sheet and using it as a guide while you are completing the Chinese application. Below is an explanation on how to avoid the most common errors that applicants make while filling out the application. Failure to follow instructions will cause your application to be rejected by the Chinese Embassy/Consulate and result in delays in issuing your visa.
Question 1.1 Name MUST match the name in your passport.
Question 1.2 Former Chinese citizens must write their name in ethnic script.
Question 1.3 Maiden name, Former married names, ETC.
Question 1.9 Driver’s License number or Social Security Number.
Question 1.10 If you have a blue US passport the correct answer is “Ordinary”.
Question 1.15 If retired please state retired and from what position. Residents of AL, AK, FL, GA, LA, MS, OK, TX and PR do not need to state what profession they retired from.
Question 1.17 If you are a retired worker please include your previous employers contact information. Students must include school contact information. Residents of AL, AK, FL, GA, LA, MS, OK, TX and PR who are retired should type N/A in each field.
Question 1.18 Physical addresses only. No P.O. box numbers allowed.
Question 1.23 Must list major family members, Father/Mother, Husband/Wife and children.
Question 2.6 Fill in the dates of stay in each location. Fill in names, addresses and phone numbers for all hotels or other residences you will stay in.
Question 2.8 Fill in the details of your hotel, tour operator or private host in China.
Question 3.8 USA citizens must answer N/A to all nine fields.
Presented By: TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.All fields below must be typed and fully completed. All Questions that cannotbe answered must say N/A or None. No handwritten marks can be made onthe form other than your signature.
PER YOUR ITINERARYST REGIS HOTEL 21 JIANGUOMENWAI DAJIE BEIJING, BEIJING PRC 100020 86 1064606688
2014-09-14SHANGRI LA HOTEL 388 KEJI ROAD XIAN, SHAANXI PRC 710075 86 29 8875 8888
MAKE NO MENTION OF TRAVEL TO OTHER CHINA CITIES ON ITINERARY
PREPAID TOUR
CITS
BUILDING ROOM 801 1# DONGAN BEIDAJIE DONGCHENG DISTRICT BEIJING PRC
86 10 8522 8888
INVITER
YES 2012-03-16 WASHINGTON DC
BRAZIL MEXICO
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N/A
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO SIGN AND DATE YOUR APPLICATION
N/A
N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A
Consulate of China Visa Section I, JOHNATHAN DOE_____, hereby state that I was issued a visa for the country of China on ___FEBRUARY 2005____. I entered China on ___MARCH 4, 2005___. My visa and entry stamp were issued in a passport that has expired and which I no longer have in my possession.
Thank you for your consideration.
Signature Print Name JOHNATHAN DOE
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE. IT IS ACCEPTABLE TO ESTIMATE YOUR DATES. China Explanation Letter
Date
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Typewritten Text
THIS FORM IS ONLY FOR RESIDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING STATES: TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, AL, GA, FL
Consulate of China Visa Section I, JOHNATHAN DOE___, hereby state that I have not visited China during any of my previous travels. This will be my first trip to China.
Thank you for your consideration.
Signature Print Name JOHNATHAN DOE
China Visitation Letter
Date TODAY’S DATE
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Typewritten Text
THIS FORM IS ONLY FOR RESIDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING STATES: TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, AL, GA, FL
Consulate of China Visa Section I, ____________________, hereby state that I was issued a visa for the country of China on_______________. I entered China on _________________. My visa and entry stamp were issued in a passport that has expired and which I no longer have in my possession.
Thank you for your consideration.
Signature Print Name
China Explanation Letter
Date
Consulate of China Visa Section I, , hereby state that I have not visited China during any of my previous travels. This will be my first trip to China.
Thank you for your consideration.
Signature Print Name
China Visitation Letter
Date
Online Visa Application Form for Uzbekistan
All application forms must be completed online at the following web page:
http://evisa.mfa.uz/evisa_en/
Applications not filled in correctly may result in a delayed processing.
Please be careful to type the link exactly as shown above directly into your web browser address window and NOT into your search engine, e.g.
Google or Yahoo otherwise you will not reach the application.
Refer to the data input sample included for information regarding dates and
sponsoring organizations in Uzbekistan. Please use sample information verbatim and substitute your personal information.
All dates on the form are in DAY/MONTH/YEAR format.
Please note that this online format is the only acceptable application.
No handwritten applications will be accepted.
Please print the online form and include it with your documents.
All forms must bear your original signature and be in English.
Please be aware that the above link is maintained by a Uzbekistan
government sub-contractor and can sometimes be unavailable or not functioning properly. Please be patient and try again if you experience
difficulties with this process.
Visas are issued for exact dates on application. Please be careful when filling out forms.
Uzbekistan Visa Application – Sample Data Input
PLEASE USE SAMPLE INFORMATION VERBATIM AND SUPBSTITUTE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION.
Section 1 - Personal Information Surname: Doe Previous surname: Married Females Only First Name: Johnathan Other Name: Bonham Sex: Male Date of Birth: 13 March 1961 Place of Birth: Los Angeles Country of Birth: USA
Citizenship: USA
Previous Citizenship: USA Passport Type: Ordinary
Passport Number: 9876543210 Date of Issue: 09 September 2010 Issued By: US Department of State (Same for all US passports) Expiration Date: 08 September 2020 Marital Status: Married Spouses Name: Doe Joanna Bach
Section 2 – Travel Information
Period of Visit (DDMMYYYY): From: 24 September 2014 TO: 01 October 2014 (Please contact PTDS if deviating from these tour dates) Number of Entries: One Duration of Stay: 9 Days Duration of Visa Procedure: Urgent (All applicants must choose this) Place of Visa Issuance: Washington DC (This is the only correct answer) Purpose of visit: Tourism Inviting Party: Sitara Tours 8678 Greenall Ave Ste. 206 Burnaby BC V5J 3M6 Canada
Section 3 – Additional Information
Address in Uzbekistan: Zargaron Hotel 3 Haqiqat St Bukhara, Uzbekistan Previous visits to Uzbekistan: None Accompanied Persons: Not Applicable
Occupation: If Retired Please put “Retired” Place of Work: If Retired Please Put Last Employer Info Here
Work Address: If Retired Please Put Last Employer Info Here
Home Address and Phone: 1234 Main Street, Anywhere CA 98765 987-654-3210
Select “Continue (print forms)” at bottom of page.
PLEASE PRINT AND SIGN APPLICATION AND SEND ALONG WITH ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS TO PTDS.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Visa Application
Address in Uzbekistan ZAGARON HOTEL 3 HAQIQAT ST BUKHARA UZBEKISTAN
Previous Visits to Uzbekistan
NONE
Accompanied Persons
NOT APPLICABLE
AJ2J2Iicant's signature Please sign here Date (dd.mm.yyyy): Please date here
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Attention! Application form should be filled in fully and accurately, in block letters. Wrong filling of application form can become a cause of refuse in issue of entry visa.
3. /Other names and surnames: _________________________________________
4. /Sex: / ale /Female
5. /Date of birth:
/day /month /year
6. ( )/Place of birth (city and country): _______________________________________________________ 7. /Nationality: ___________________________________________________________________________________
/Nationality by birth: _________________________________________________________________ 8. /Marital status:
/single ( )/married
/divorced ( )/widow(er)
9. ( ) ( ) - /If you are married, please, inform your spouse’s full name and nationality: ____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. - /Your permanent home address: __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ /tel. ____________________________________________ 11. /Occupation (educational background and position): ____________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. /Place of work:________________________________________________________________________________ - /address:______________________________________________________ /tel.____________________________
13. /Type of passport:
/diplomatic /service
/ordinary /other type of document /Number: ___________________________ /date of issue: __________________ /issued by:
___________________________________________________ /valid till:________________________________ 14. : ?/For person who lives outside
of the country of origin: have you got a permission to return to the country of living?: /No /Yes
, /If yes, please indicate the number of this document and its validity:______________________________________________________________________________________ 15. ?/Have you visited the Republic of Kazakhstan before?: /No /Yes
, /If yes, indicate the date and purpose of the visit(s): _______________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16. ?/Have you ever been refused
entry to the Republic of Kazakhstan?: /No /Yes. , ( )/If yes, please give details below (when and by whom):___________________________________
19. /Places of destination in the Republic of Kazakhstan:__________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20. /The first place of entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan:_________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21. - /Temporary address in Kazakhstan:__________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22. ?/Who is paying for your cost of travelling and for your costs of living during your stay in Kazakhstan?:________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
23. ?/Have you got an insurance for the period of your stay in
Kazakhstan?: /No /Yes. , /If yes, please indicate its validity and the name of insurance
24. , ?/In case of transit through Kazakhstan, have you got an entry visa or residence permit for your destination?:
/No /Yes. , /if yes, indicate the country of destination:______________________________________ /border point through which entry is planned:_________________________________________________________________ /route of transit:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 25. /Period of requested visa: from________________ to _____________ 26. /Number of entries requested: 1 2 3 /multiple
27. ( )/Children (please
indicate whether they are traveling with you and are entered in your passport):
, / Surname, First names
/ Date and plase of birth
/Nationality
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I undertake that the above mentioned personal data are full and correct. I am aware, that wrong data can cause refuse and canceling of already issued visa. I am obliged to leave the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan before visa expiration.
I am told, that in accordance with the article 514 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan 209-II of the 12 of June 2001 the sum of money paid as consular fee is not subject for return; the issued visa does not fully guarantee entry into Kazakhstan and will not serve as basis for compensation in case the authorized bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan refuse entry for the owner of visa into territory of Kazakhstan.
/
Place and date: _______________________________________
LEAVE BLANK - NOT APPLICABLE22 SEPT 2014 24 SEPT 2014
DOES NOT APPLY TO US PASSPORT HOLDERS
TRAVCOA ASR 0912-14
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PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO DATE AND SIGN YOUR APPLICATION
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Attention! Application form should be filled in fully and accurately, in block letters. Wrong filling of application form can become a cause of refuse in issue of entry visa.
3. /Other names and surnames: _________________________________________
4. /Sex: / ale /Female
5. /Date of birth:
/day /month /year
6. ( )/Place of birth (city and country): _______________________________________________________ 7. /Nationality: ___________________________________________________________________________________
/Nationality by birth: _________________________________________________________________ 8. /Marital status:
/single ( )/married
/divorced ( )/widow(er)
9. ( ) ( ) - /If you are married, please, inform your spouse’s full name and nationality: ____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. - /Your permanent home address: __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ /tel. ____________________________________________ 11. /Occupation (educational background and position): ____________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. /Place of work:________________________________________________________________________________ - /address:______________________________________________________ /tel.____________________________
13. /Type of passport:
/diplomatic /service
/ordinary /other type of document /Number: ___________________________ /date of issue: __________________ /issued by:
___________________________________________________ /valid till:________________________________ 14. : ?/For person who lives outside
of the country of origin: have you got a permission to return to the country of living?: /No /Yes
, /If yes, please indicate the number of this document and its validity:______________________________________________________________________________________ 15. ?/Have you visited the Republic of Kazakhstan before?: /No /Yes
, /If yes, indicate the date and purpose of the visit(s): _______________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16. ?/Have you ever been refused
entry to the Republic of Kazakhstan?: /No /Yes. , ( )/If yes, please give details below (when and by whom):___________________________________
19. /Places of destination in the Republic of Kazakhstan:__________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20. /The first place of entry into the Republic of Kazakhstan:_________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21. - /Temporary address in Kazakhstan:__________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22. ?/Who is paying for your cost of travelling and for your costs of living during your stay in Kazakhstan?:________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
23. ?/Have you got an insurance for the period of your stay in
Kazakhstan?: /No /Yes. , /If yes, please indicate its validity and the name of insurance
24. , ?/In case of transit through Kazakhstan, have you got an entry visa or residence permit for your destination?:
/No /Yes. , /if yes, indicate the country of destination:______________________________________ /border point through which entry is planned:_________________________________________________________________ /route of transit:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 25. /Period of requested visa: from________________ to _____________ 26. /Number of entries requested: 1 2 3 /multiple
27. ( )/Children (please
indicate whether they are traveling with you and are entered in your passport):
, / Surname, First names
/ Date and plase of birth
/Nationality
. .
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I undertake that the above mentioned personal data are full and correct. I am aware, that wrong data can cause refuse and canceling of already issued visa. I am obliged to leave the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan before visa expiration.
I am told, that in accordance with the article 514 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan 209-II of the 12 of June 2001 the sum of money paid as consular fee is not subject for return; the issued visa does not fully guarantee entry into Kazakhstan and will not serve as basis for compensation in case the authorized bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan refuse entry for the owner of visa into territory of Kazakhstan.
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Place and date: _______________________________________