business visa to china to attend canton fair april 2016

Question

am  a leading business man visited china in the past for many times since 1993, and wanted to attend canton fair in guangzhou April 2016. I was invited by my suppliers in PRC participating at the canton fair and send invitation letters. But when i visited the embassy for visa the lady at the counter informed that I need a letter from local agent in PRC. plse  explain me all about. Though I am sri lankan, all products are imported to USA for PRC as my business dealings are with  USA business partners. Am running out of time as i plan to visit canton fair from 1st may to 5th where my concern products and manufacturers  are presence on these days.H.A.Rodrigo

Tim · Answer

I think the what the lady mentioned should be the letter from a duly authorized unit in PRC. You can ask your Chinese suppliers to obtain it for you from the local foreign affair office. It may take about seven working days to get it, so you should inform your supplier of this as soon as possible.

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