Hello, I will need to be applying for a Chinese visa, most likely in Mumbai. I plan to travel to China mainland through Vietnam. I am planning to apply visa for my China trip. Under the requirements for supporting documents, it lists that confirmed flight tickets are required despite traveling mainland China. I am preparing the materials for that. However, I also notice an alternative option - a letter of invitation. Does anyone know what the requirements are of the letter of invitation to be valid for a tourist visa application? How can I get an invitation Letter for China tourist visa? Any info appreciated.

Dear Kannika Bryson,

Thanks for contacting Top China Travel!

Invitation letter for China tourist visa is a document issued by an official travel agency within China, like TopChinaTravel. Sometimes it is needed to apply for China tourist visa, sometimes it is not. It depends on different requirement by the overseas Chinese embassies or consulates. This document helps you to successfully get China visa.

Top China Travel can send an invitation letter to you on condition that you book your China tour package including all accommodation, transfer and sightseeing activities through Top China Travel, which means a China visa invitation letter is a part of your China tour package if you book it from us. The sending of a China visa invitation letter alone is not allowed. Top China Travel will process your invitation letter after we have received the full payment from you. But to be noticed that we cannot promise that you can successfully apply for the visa 100% after you hand in the invitation letter to the officer in the embassy. If your application is rejected, fax us the copies of your passport with the rejected confirmation by Chinese Embassy, we will refund your full payment of the tour. What do you think of that?

If you would like to book a China tour package from us, just let us know, we can quote for our once the following information is advised.

1) Which places would you like to visit in China?
2) When and how many days are you planning for this trip to China?
3) What kind of hotel would you like to stay in? 5 star for deluxe, 4 star for comfortable or 3 star for budget hotel?
4) How many people will travel together?

Hope the above is clear and helpful. Look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. I always receive your message with great pleasure!