When you search the Internet for instructions on Chinese visa application requirements, you will find a frequently mentioned invitation letter. As required, this letter is one of the main supporting documents for your visa application to the Chinese Embassy and consulate. This letter will help to explain why you are visiting China and will detail your planned visit.
When applying for most types of Chinese visas, such as Chinese crew (c) visa, F visa, business (m) visa, work (z) visa, family reunion (Q1 / Q1) visa and private (S1 / S2) visa, invitation letter must be provided.
China's tourist visa and transit visa are two exceptions. Invitation is not required for confirmed connecting air tickets and transit visas. If your friend or travel agent invites you to travel to China, you need a visa invitation letter. However, independent travelers can only choose to submit travel itineraries (air and hotel booking certificates). If you don't have friends, family, relatives or invitation parties in China, you don't have to prepare invitations. Strangers' invitations can make your visit suspicious and even lead to visa rejection.
What should be the format of the invitation?
Chinese embassies and consulates do not regulate the format and size of invitations. Since this letter is for visa applications to embassies and consulates, formal / formal and proper etiquette is always the first rule. In addition to the text, the complete visa invitation letter should also include the title, greetings (salute at the opening ceremony, name of the embassy, contact information of the embassy), gifts, signature and official seal, contact information of the author, date and attachment, etc.
Invitation writing format
This letter must be in paper form. It can be printed by computer, handwritten, scanned or faxed. The exact format may vary slightly depending on the individual or entity invited.
There are many kinds of invitations for different visa categories. Visa invitation generally includes three parts of information, including the details of the invitee, the invitee and the invitee. This applies to most types of Chinese visas.
Invitation letter for Chinese tourist visa
The invitation letter for Chinese tourist visa shall be related to the invited tourists to China. It will be written by individuals or organizations, including the following information:
1) Applicant (invitee) information
Full name, nationality, gender, date of birth, passport number, contact number, e-mail address, relationship with the inviting person / unit (photo or other format materials), etc.
2) Information of the inviting person / unit (inviting person)
Full name, living conditions in China (real estate certificate, lease agreement, etc.), contact number, address, email, official seal, signature of invited individual or organization, etc.
3) Information about the planned visit
Purpose of visit
In order to make the invitation true and reasonable, you need to attach or attach other documents related to the invitation and invitation. For example, identity card, permanent residence permit, passport or China visa; residence certificate. (travel agencies need to apply for business licenses to organize tourism.)
Invitation letter for China business visa (M Visa)
When applying for a Chinese business visa for business and trade activities, a formal invitation must be provided. The letter shall provide true information about the business visit issued by the Chinese trading partner or the host organization. The basic contents of the visa invitation shall include:
1) Applicant (invitee) information
2) Information of inviting organization / person (inviting person)
3) Business visit information
Reasons for visiting China
Schedule (departure and arrival dates, places of visit and stay, scheduled round-trip air tickets)
Proof of business relationship between the parties (contract, receipt or other business documents)
Evidence of financial support