many foreign nationals applying for visas to visit China have been required to provide PU or TE invitation letters. To help everyone better understand the differences between these two types of invitation letters and their application processes, this article will provide a detailed explanation today.
PU/TE invitation letters are essential documents for foreign nationals applying for China visas, issued by the Chinese Foreign Affairs Office after review. Applications must be submitted by Chinese inviting entities (such as companies or institutions) to their local competent foreign affairs office, with foreign individuals unable to apply directly.
PU Invitation Letter: PU Invitation Letter is usually applicable to formal activities such as business, trade and work, and the corresponding application is business M visa or work Z visa. It is often applicable to applicants who have not been to China in the past five years.
TE invitation letter: TE invitation letter is more used for academic exchanges, visits, cultural activities, short-term training and other non-commercial visits. The corresponding application is a visiting F visa. It used to apply to applicants who had been to China in the past five years.
The application requirements for both PU and TE invitation letters are largely identical, requiring an invitation letter issued by relevant Chinese units or individuals. The invitation letter must contain the following elements:
1.The application letter.
2.The guarantee letter issued by the inviting entity.
3.The qualification certificate of the inviting unit.
4.Relevant situation explanations and proof of the business relationship with the invited party.
5.The external invitation letter issued by the inviting unit.
6.A copy of the passport identity page, and if there are records of visits to China, a copy of the visa record (arranged in the order of the list).
7.The itinerary in China, including the purpose of the visit, arrival and departure dates, visit locations, relationship with the inviting unit or inviter, and source of expenses.
