Q: My wife and I are planning to visit China for tourism.

Upon inquiry at the Chinese Consulate in Luxembourg, I was informed that an official invitation letter is a required for my visa application. Could you please advise on the specific information or documentation you require from me to issue this letter?

A: According to the relevant regulations, for inbound tourist groups of five people or more, the domestic travel agency responsible for reception may apply to the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism for a group tourism invitation letter.

For tourism visits involving fewer than five people, the receiving travel agency may issue an individual invitation letter directly.

It is recommended that you contact a licensed travel agency in China to arrange your itinerary and request the appropriate invitation letter based on your travel plan.

Source: Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism