Ms.Priti, for Indian applicants, the required documents for Tourist Visa application are:
(i) Original passport which has more than 6 months left before it expires from the date of application for a visa and sufficient blank visa pages.

(ii) One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken passport photo; all the items on the application form should be completed neatly with genuine information;


(iii) Proof of sufficient finances to cover all expenditures in China when requied. From 16th March 09 Applicant holding Indian Passport applying for first time Tourist Visa Require to submit Original Bank Certificate with minimum balance of Rs 1.5 lacs.

(iv) Confirmed return flight ticket and its photocopy.

(v) Covering letter from applicant's company or office.

(vi) Photocopy of personal data page of applicant's passport.

Applying Tourist Visa for Visiting Families, the following documents are required:
(1) Covering letter from applicant’s company or office.

(2) Proof that you have a genuine ongoing relationship with the person inviting you in China and the copy of valid resident permit.

(3) Invitation letter from your relatives.

(4) Comfirmed return flight ticket and its photocopy.

(5) Photocopy of the personal data page of applicant's passport.

The invitation letter from your friend and the copy of his passport, residence permit are not required.