Shanghai Foreign Affairs Office To Accept Invitation Letter Applications For Dependents

Key Points  

• Shanghai Foreign Affairs Office is now accepting invitation letter applications for dependents applying for visas 

Overview

The Chinese government requires individuals to have an Invitation Letter before they apply for a visa or to renew past visas. Invitation Letters are obtained by employers and sent to employees before they apply for a visa at the Chinese Visa Centre. The Shanghai local Foreign Affairs Office has begun to accept invitation letter applications for dependents, however, there may be a quota limit for the number of invitation letters issued and there is a potential for delayed processing time.

To qualify, applicants must: 

• Submit a COVID-19 vaccination certification that is recognized by the World Health Organization (in English and Mandarin);