Answered by Mr.JOHNNASH from United States | Jan. 17, 2012 21:14
The requirements for you to visit a Chinese friend are:
1. Completed visa application form with one white background passport-size photo (should be stuck to the visa form), handwritten visa application form is not accepted
2. Original invitation letter with the photocopy of your Chinese friend's Chinese ID card and household registration. The invitation should be attached with an envelope postmarked by Chinese Post Office
3. Introductory letter from the employer if you are an employed applicant.
4. Flight booking and hotel reservation
5. Proof of economic guarantee (such as personal bank account statement or pay slips from employer for at least four months), both original and photocopy
6. Photocopy and original passport valid for more than six (6) months with at least two blank pages