China Imposes New Visa Rules

The Chinese Government has imposed more stringent requirements for visa application because of the Beijing Olympics.

Both business travelers and tourists to China are required to submit their confirmed flight itinerary and hotel reservation. Those on business trips must also submit invitations from the Foreign Economic Relation and Trade Commission in China.

A company letter stating the applicant's particulars, purpose and duration of visit is also needed, together with an undertaking that the firm is responsible for the traveler while in China.

Other documents needed for the visa application are the passport, valid for at least six months and with sufficient pages, a recent passport size photograph and the completed application form.