Who can issue my China business visa invitation letter?

A company or business contact in China with a genuine reason to invite you, for example a supplier, partner or client. It must be a real, verifiable inviter; if you don't have one, we can arrange a legitimate invitation for you.

Is the invitation letter free?

The document itself carries no government charge, a genuine partner shouldn't bill you for it. Be cautious of anyone selling the “official” letter. You may choose to pay for help arranging and preparing it, but never for the document alone.

What is a verification letter and do I need one?

It's a separate document the inviting company obtains from a local Foreign Affairs Office, which some consulates require depending on your nationality. We check whether your post needs one before you apply.

Can I get a business visa without an invitation letter?

For most applicants the invitation is a core requirement, so “without” is rarely an option. The better question is who can legitimately invite you, and that's something we can solve.

Someone offered to “guarantee” my visa for a fee, is that legitimate?

No. Visa approval is the consulate's decision alone, so no one can guarantee it. Treat any “guaranteed visa” offer, especially with up-front payment, as a warning sign and check with us first.

Do PU or TE letters still apply?

Those pandemic-era letters are largely no longer required, though a few consulates still reference them. We confirm the current requirement for your post rather than relying on old guidance.

My supplier sent a letter, how do I know it's correct?

Letters are often rejected for a missing field, a weak stamp, or unclear company details. Send it to us and we'll check it against what your consulate expects before you submit.

Will an invitation letter alone get me the visa?

No, it's one supporting document among several, and it doesn't guarantee approval. We make sure the whole application is complete and consistent, not just the letter.

Can HCSG arrange an invitation even if I've been refused service elsewhere?

Yes. We regularly help applicants other agents decline by sourcing a genuine inviter and preparing a correct letter. Tell us your situation and we'll give you an honest answer.

China Business Visa Invitation Letter: Requirements & How to Get One

The invitation letter at a glance

Partnerwho issues it

Nogovernment charge

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1key document

What the invitation letter is, and the forms it can take

Three things to be clear on before you start.

The usual document

Written by your inviting company or partner in China, on their letterhead, with their official stamp and signature. This is what most applicants use.

For some nationalities

Some consulates require the inviter to obtain a separate verification letter from a local Foreign Affairs Office. Whether you need one depends on your nationality, we check.

Largely retired

These pandemic-era letters are largely no longer required, though a few consulates still mention them. We confirm the current rule so you don't chase an outdated document.

The details a China invitation letter must include

Letters are most often rejected for a missing field, this is the checklist your inviter needs to cover.

Section	What it must show
About you	Your full name, gender, date of birth and passport number
Your trip	Purpose of the visit, dates of arrival and departure, places to visit, and your relationship to the inviter
Who pays	Who covers the costs of your trip
The inviter	The inviting company's full name, address and contact details
Made official	The company's official stamp, the signer's signature and the date, usually with a copy of the business licence

How to get your China business visa invitation letter

The path in plain terms, HCSG runs it for you and keeps the visa timing aligned.

Identify a genuine inviter

Your invitation should come from a real business contact or partner in China. No supplier yet? HCSG can arrange a legitimate inviter for you.

Get the letter with the right details

Make sure the letter carries every required detail and the inviter's official stamp, a missing field is a common reason letters are rejected.

Add a verification letter if your post needs one

If your nationality requires it, the inviting company obtains a verification letter from a local Foreign Affairs Office. We tell you whether this applies to you.

Submit it with your visa application

Lodge the letter with your M-visa application at the embassy, consulate or visa centre that serves you, in person in many countries.

How HCSG handles this for you

From a blank page to an accepted letter, and a visa application built around it.

Source a legitimate inviter

We arrange a correct, properly-stamped invitation from a genuine inviter, including for applicants other services turn away.

Get every detail right

We make sure the letter carries every required field, so it isn't bounced for a missing line.

Handle verification letters

Where your post requires it, we coordinate the Foreign Affairs Office verification letter through the inviting company.

Support the whole visa

We assemble your documents and guide the M-visa application from invitation to collection.

The outcome: a letter that's accepted, a visa application that's complete, and none of the guesswork, even if you've been turned away elsewhere.

Specific, net-new answers, not a repeat of the guide above.

China Business Visa Invitation Letter: What It Must Contain