Asked by Stefan from Australia | Sep. 04, 2013 23:38
About:China Visa Application Requirements
Hi, I'm going to be going to Guangzhou to visit a friend for a week.
As I'm staying with him I was hoping to apply under S1 so I do not have to show proof of hotel booking (if I went in as an L).
However some of the information I've read suggests it's only possible to get this for a family member and you need to provide a marriage or birth certificate to prove you are related (which is not going to be possible).
Can anyone shed any light on this?