China imposes new visa rules because of the Beijing Olympics
Apr 25th, 2008 by Ted Liptak
The Chinese Government has imposed more stringent requirements for visa application because of the Beijing Olympics.
Chinese Embassy counsellor Shen Yong Xian confirmed that stricter rules had been implemented temporarily until the end of the Games in August.
Both business travellers 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 traveller 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.
According to a circular sent to travel agents, travellers who were to enter China twice (like those who stop in the republic, then leave for a neighbouring country and come back into China) must submit a confirmed flight itinerary showing the two entry dates.
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