For commercial trade activities and business visits
Definition & Scenarios
Definition: Issued to personnel visiting China for commercial trade activities.
Scenarios: Business inspections, client visits, contract signing, attending trade fairs, or business competitions.
Core Documents: Invitation Letter
Invitee Info: Name, gender, DOB, passport number, etc.
Visit Info: Purpose, arrival/departure dates, places to visit, relationship with inviter, source of funds.
Inviter Info: Name, address, phone, Official Seal, signature of legal rep.
PU/TE Letter: Some consulates (e.g., Los Angeles) may require a government-issued Invitation Letter (PU/TE) with a barcode. Others may not. Check specific consular requirements.
Digital Application Process (COVA)
Online Form: Fill out the application online at consular.mfa.gov.cn/VISA/.
Walk-in Submission: Most consulates (US, UK) have abolished appointments for visa submission once the status is 'Passport Submission Pending'.
Fingerprint Waiver: Until Dec 31, 2026, fingerprints are waived for single/double entry M visas under 180 days.