got a faulty f type, was advised to apply for a tourist visa - sound ok?

Question

I want to travel to China for a conference.  After reading about the Chinese consulate in Los Angeles I decided to not even try to get the entry permit myself and pay a company to do it.  All my forms were properly filled out with the correct dates of my travel.  I had my invitation letter with the dates of the conference.   When I got the F type it was effective immediately and would expire before the conference.  So I can't use it.  I was told that the consulate would not make any corrections or admit they made a mistake and I would have to apply again.  I was advised to apply for a tourist L, as there are fewer restrictions on when I can be in China.   So I initially said yes to this, but now I'm having second thoughts.  I was planning to shoot video in China with a semi-professional camera.  I'm worried that obtaining the wrong type of entry permit could lead to problems for me in China. What is your advice on what I should do?

Justice · Answer

Hi, Bob, to my understanding, you can apply for a tourist L type for the trip in mainland China, and you could shoot video in China under the L type. You are advised to contact the China embassy to confirm this with the consular officers before making the application.

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got a faulty F type, was advised to apply for a tourist Visa - sound OK?