China Invitation Letter

As it is a complicated process, allow me to walk you through what you need to know, how to get a China visa invitation letter, and some workarounds for this sometimes absurd government requirement.

It is getting harder to travel to other countries because China makes the process more complicated for both a tourist and business visa.

So how does the Chinese government expect travelers to China to secure an invitation letter if they don’t know anyone in the country? Well, I just so happen to have both business and tourism visas in my passport.

Let me share with you what you need to know about the requirements behind the visa invitation letter for both a tourist and business visa in China.

What are the steps of getting an invitation letter for China tourist visas? Let’s start when you are a new outbound traveler to China and have nothing to do with the Chinese people or the goings-on in China.

If you know someone in China or a foreigner with a valid residence permit in China, then they are able to write the invitation letter for you.

But most of us are likely to be traveling to China without knowing anyone there, so you should be traveling to China as part of a group or educational institution for the duration of your entire trip, and the organization sponsoring your trip should provide you with an

For travelers planning on a DIY China trip, getting a visa is more complicated.

Should you decide to take a guided tour or trip, or need to go China as a tourist, I would contact the organization and see if they can provide you with

How to Get an Invitation Letter for China Business Visas?

A China Business Visa, also known as an M visa, is for folks visiting China for commercial or trade activities, such as visiting clients or places of business, attending trade fairs, and signing business deals.

For a China visa, you must submit an invitation letter with your China visa application. There are no workarounds where you can submit an itinerary instead.

The letter can come from a Chinese trade partner, a Chinese business, or a Chinese

Should you reach out to someone requesting an invitation letter, it should include the following information:

Your full name, gender, date of birth, etc.

Details on the purpose of your visit, arrival and departure dates, and places you plan to

To conclude, the invitation letter also needs to be included the inviting entity’s contact information, such as name, telephone number, and address, as well as the name and contact of the party being invited

Otherwise, the Chinese consulate or embassy will not process your application for an M visa.

Travelers like yourself would wonder how to obtain the invitation letter for China visas should you not know a single person living in China. Fortunately, if you're not traveling with a travel group or school, you can always submit a travel itinerary.

Folks applying for jobs such as a China business visa however, will still need to submit a government stamped invitation letter with your visa application.

Applying for a visa to any country can be quite the hassle, and having someone help you through the process can save you a lot of stress!