Hello there, Can i ask what are the requirements of tourist visa in going china?

Nel, if the embassy requires an invitation letter from tourism affair, then you need to join a group tour arranged by qualified tour agencies. The invitation letter is issued by local tourism administration bureau. The agencies can help you acquire that.

Thank you so much for answering amy. But what if someone from china give me a letter and his resident permit in china. Do i still really need a letter from tourism affair?or you think i can try again and pray for luck? And how can i join a group tour?so i need to find an agency here in thailand who can give me that letter?thank u again

Nel, I suggest you first to try to apply with the invitation letter from someone in China and his residence permit. If it doesn't work, then you have to find an travel agency, book an itinerary and then join in a tour group. The agency can help you to get the letter from Chinese tourism bureau.

Hello amy many thanks again.have you tried this one yet?can you re ommend any travel agency coz im in thailand right now and im still looking for agency to give me letter.thank u

Hi Nel. I would just like to ask if you were able to get the Chinese visa before? And did you manage to find the travel agency here in bangkok who can provide you the invitation letter? Because i have similar concern now. They refuse to accept my requirements unless i have this letter from the chinese government. Even though i already have invitation letter from my sister who is currently working in China. Please send me email if you can. ayesittigmail.com

New Requirements for Invitation Letter for Chinese Visa
2012-07-02
From 15 July 2012 on, all invitation letters provided by the applicants who will apply for Chinese family visiting visa and business visa must meet the following requirements:

1) For visiting family, relative or friends purpose, the invitation letters should include following details:

(i)The applicant's personal details and relative information, including name, sex, date of birth, purpose of visiting China, arrival and departure date, places of visiting or stay in China, relationship with the inviter, evidence that he has access to adequate funds for his travel.

(ii)The inviter's name, contact detail, address.

A copy of inviter's ID or evidence of residence in China is also needed.

2) For business purpose, the invitation letters should include following details:

(i) The applicant's personal details and relative information, including name, sex, date of birth, purpose of visiting China, arrival and departure date, places of visiting or stay in China, his relationship with the host organization in China, evidence that he has access to adequate funds for his travel.

(ii) The name, contact detail, address of the host organization in China.

(iii) The stamp or signature of the host organization or the signature of the legal representative of the organization must be shown in the letter of invitation.

When it is needed, applicants may be requested an Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Unit or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by the authorized Chinese unit (Chinese governmental departments, companies and organizations authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China).