I am in Zimbabwe, I recently applied for an F visa complete with an invitation letter from Frank Dong the president of the Company that I will be dealing with. As far as i was made to believe, cultural exchange programmes,for which im travelling for, fall under business hence application for an F visa. The guys at the consulate did not tell me a thing and to my surprise I got a 60 day L Visa when i had in fact applied for 6 months as stated in my invitation letter.

When I called them they told me that there is a certain letter that is now needed. Why then didnt they tell before i wasted my money and effort?what then do i do? Can anyone help please, can I get into China with an L visa and Change it to an F when I get there?im really confused now I need help from someone who really knows what I can do!!!thank you in advance!