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1947johnjohn

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Q: visa without inviting letter

Is it possible to get a tourist visa into China without getting an inviting letter. I am married to a Chinese lady and she is currentlyin beijing. I am in Australia, I want to make a surprise visit to see her. We are currently waiting for approval for a spousal visa for her to come to Austrlaia>

11 years 43 weeks ago in Visa & Legalities - China

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HappyExPat

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JohnJohn:

I have been coming to China since 1997, and probably have had more than 10 tourist visas issued under my name. and I never showed anyone, or was requested, an invitation letter( I am from USA). But if they do ask for one in Australia, why not submit a copy of your marriage certificate to a

Chinese national, I am sure they will accept it.

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WhiteBear

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get a hotel booking, flight booking and write correct data in form, should be enough for short time visa

marriage certificate could be useful in attachment - as Happy said

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derek

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I too have gotten a tourist visa on a few occasions without the invite letter. Happy's post was spot on..........again.

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TedDBayer

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You need a hotel reservation, the visa form asked me how much money I had to spend, if I had health insurance. A first time tourist visa is single entry for up to 30 days. You may be able to extend that in China if you need to.

Shining_brow:

A query, Ted. I've lived in China for 3 years (Z), but no L visa (IIRC)... how long do you think I could get on a new L visa?

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TedDBayer:

I applied and got a one year , 90 day stay L visa, the 90 day isn't listed as an option, so I don't know what they will grant. Maybe you could ask for more time or longer visa.

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brisguy

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John I'm from Australia. I have never been asked to supply any invitation letter to my L visa applications. Fill out the form hand it in wait 3 days and get your visa.

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Q: When do you need to get a medical examination?

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A:Your potential employer is right! Purpose of the Medical exam before granting Z visa is to make sure, you won't be entering China in any abnormal and harmful to others condition.Few days after your arrival to China, you'll be required to complete another ME ... If ME in China will be OK, you'll get a Residence permit stamp into your book some 10-days afterwards. Imagine, you're an employer, who can sponsor my entry and work in China, but after my arrival to China would be found I carry some sickness, which would prevent Chinese .gov to issue a Residence permit. Rule is: Z visa should be converted into Residence permit in 30-days after entry to China. So, my advice is:"Complete ME in your home country and forward medical results to your employer".Z visa grant will follow shortly afterwards. Employer is not wrong at their demand for the pre-arrival ME from your home country hospital. -- icnif77