China visa application requires a set of documents, which include the passport, application form and invitation letter. The invitation letter is an official document, often signed by the issuer, that invites the receiver -- a foreign citizen -- to visit him or her. There is no set format for the letter. Basically, the information needs to be quite clear as listed below. Figuring out if you need a visa invitation letter is a little tricky. Sometimes you do and sometimes you don't.
Do You Need an Invitation Letter?
Generally speaking, if you are visiting China independently (without an official tour group), you may need to get an invitation letter when applying for a Chinese Tourist Visa (L-Class) or Business Visa (M-Class). Therefore, coming to China for business, traveling or visiting friends, etc, an invitation letter is needed in most cases. The letter is a document inviting the person applying for the visa to visit China. There is specific information required by the letter.
Who Can Issue the Invitation Letter?
Most tour agencies supply the invitation letters for their travelers and group business. Tour groups are often issued a combined visa for those on their tour to China.
1. If you are backpacking or traveling on your own, some tour agencies might help you get the invitation letter.
2. If you are visiting someone, or know someone, in China, this person can write you an invitation letter.
3. If you are visiting a company/factory, that company/factory can provide you with the Invitation Letter.
Content of Invitation Letter
1. Information about the invitee:
(1) Complete name (full name as shown on the International Passport).;
(2) Date of birth;
(3) Invitee’s address and telephone number;
(4) Relationship to the invitee;
(5) Purpose of the trip to China.
(6) Period of stay in China;
(7) Details on their accommodation and living expenses (Your home, a hotel, etc)
2. Information about the host:
(1) Complete name;
(2) Date of birth;
(3) Address and telephone number;
(4) Occupation.
The invitation letter goes into your application packet as part of the documents you will submit to obtain your visa (along with your passport, visa application, etc.). Based in Hong Kong, Tannet has a couple of branches in mainland China, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Yiwu, Quanzhou, Xiamen, Chengdu, Nanchang, Hainan, etc. We fully understand the China visa policies and application process, and we can help you apply for a certain type of Chinese visa after evaluating your conditions.
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If you have further inquires, please do not hesitate to contact Tannet at anytime, anywhere by simply visiting Tannet’s website english.tannet-group.com, or calling Hong Kong hotline at 852-27826888 or China hotline at 86-755-82143512, or emailing to tannet-solution@hotmail.com. You are also welcome to visit our office situated in 16/F, Taiyangdao Bldg 2020, Dongmen Rd South, Luohu, Shenzhen, China.
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