How to Write a Letter of Invitation for China Visa Application?

Letter of Invitation

To fulfill the tourist visa invite requirement, you must select one of the following options:

• A copy of your round trip airline ticket, or
• Itinerary and airline confirmation: A copy of your day-by-day cruise itinerary, or if on a tour, your tour itinerary. In addition you must provide a copy of your confirmed airline reservations showing all segments of your flights from state of residence in the U.S. to Chinaand returning to the U.S. to your state of residence. Your itinerary and flight information must include your full name as it appears on your passport, or
• A copy of an official letter of invitation from a governmental agency or individual sponsor.  If you obtain a letter of invitation from an individual sponsor in China, the invitation must include the following:

1. Your name, gender, date of birth
2. Purpose of applicant’s visit
3. Date of arrival and departure
4. Places to visit, specific names of cities required
5. Details of your flight itinerary and hotel reservation
6. State who will bear the cost of the applicant’s lodging while in China
7. Information on the sponsor: name of the unit, phone number, address, copy of sponsor’s passport or ID
8. Have company or organizations seal/stamp

If your invitation is from a non-governmental sponsor your letter must include your job title/occupation, passport number with issue and expiration date. The relationship of the applicant and sponsor must also be stated. If the individual inviting you is in China on a work permit then you must provide a copy of the inviter’s residence permit

The invitation may be a copy, fax, or printout but the consular office may request the original.