China Business Visa (M Visa) Overview
The China Business Visa (M Visa) is designed for foreign nationals traveling to China for commercial and trade activities, including business meetings, contract negotiations, trade fairs, and procurement.
Required Documents
- Valid US passport (at least 6 months validity)
- Completed COVA online application form
- Recent passport photo (white background, 33mm x 48mm)
- Business invitation letter from a Chinese company
- Company letter from US employer stating purpose of visit
Invitation Letter Requirements
The business invitation letter must include: company name, address, and contact information; invitee's full name, passport number, and position; purpose and itinerary of the visit; financial responsibility statement; company seal and authorized signature.
Processing & Fees
US citizens typically receive a 10-year multiple entry M visa. Standard processing is 4-5 business days, with expedited options available.
Application Process
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Frequently Asked Questions
商务签证(M签证)适用于商业和贸易活动，如商务洽谈、采购、参加展会等；旅游签证(L签证)适用于旅游和探亲。商务签证通常需要中国公司出具的商务邀请函，而旅游签证需要行程计划或个人邀请函。
商务邀请函应包含：邀请方公司名称、地址、联系方式；被邀请人姓名、护照号、职位；访问目的和具体活动安排；访问日期和天数；费用承担说明；邀请方公章和负责人签名。
商务邀请函是申请M签证的必要材料。如果暂时没有邀请函，eChinaVisa可以协助您与中国合作方沟通，指导邀请函的格式和内容要求。
可以。美国公民通常可以获得10年多次往返的商务签证，每次入境最多停留60天或120天（视具体签证而定）。