Can someone living in China on a business visa write a letter of invitation for an S2 visa?
My girlfriend (Russian citizen) lives in China under a business visa. I (American citizen) would like to go visit her for a few weeks, and it seems that the S2 visa is the appropriate one for me to get (if I should still get the tourist L visa instead, please let me know!). However, I have only seen references to people "working" or "studying" in China as being able to write the needed invitation letter for the S2. Does a business visa count as "working", and, if it does, can she write me the needed invitation letter?
Best Answer
The S2 is issued to family members of work Z and student X visa holders. The S2 is not issued to family members of business F/M visas. You should apply for a tourist L visa.
To be clear, business F/M visas are issued for people working in China but normally employed by a foreign firm and invited by a Chinese company to conduct business between the foreign and Chinese firm. The work Z visa is issued to people working in China for a Chinese company with an invitation from a government agency.
In any case, I have a Z visa but my brothers and parents visit me on L visas, as do every other foreign persons family I know. A tourist L visa is quite acceptable for short stays.
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Who can write an invitation letter for visa?
What are the Requirements to Write a Letter of Invitation?- must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the country you plan on visiting.
- must be your friend, boyfriend / girlfriend or family member / relative.
- must have a registered place (home, flat)
- must have enough room for the applicant.
Does b2 visa need invitation letter?
The U.S. citizen or resident who will host the visiting B-2 visa holder may send a letter, but an invitation is not required. The letter cannot guarantee visa issuance, but it may be helpful in some situations.How do I get an invitation letter from China for business visa?
1) Where can I get the Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Unit for business type visa? Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Unit is a pre-approval document issued by a Chinese Government agency. You will need an inviting company in China to obtain that for you.Can I get a visa without an invitation letter?
An invitation is not required and cannot guarantee visa issuance. In fact, there are no required documents for tourist/business visa applications. Visa applicants must qualify for the visa according to their own circumstances, not on the basis of a sponsor's assurance.CHINA INVITATION LETTER FOR BUSINESS VISA
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