Since the temporary closure policy for foreigners took effect on March 28 last year, foreigners who want to enter China have to apply for visas from Chinese embassies and consulates abroad, and they can only enter China after March 28 when they apply for visas from Chinese embassies and consulates. When applying for a visa, Chinese consulates abroad must provide a PU invitation letter issued by the Foreign Affairs Office.

1. What is pu-letter?

It is an invitation letter specially approved by the Chinese government for some business foreigners who urgently need to return home during the epidemic

2. Is the issuing entity of Pu invitation letter the company?

The issuing entity of Pu invitation letter is Chinese provincial department of Commerce or foreign affairs office, and the company has no authority to issue invitation letter

3. What kind of company can apply for Pu invitation letter?

There are really necessary and urgent reasons for inviting business activities, and entities paying more than one million tax are given priority to apply

4. What materials need to be prepared?

Applicant's passport, personal information of China visit, company invitation reason, company guarantee, visit itinerary, length of stay in China and other official requirements

5. Is there any limit on the number of applications?

One company can apply for Pu invitation letter for up to five foreigners

6. Can I apply for a visa after I get the Pu invitation letter?

According to the requirements of official policies and regulations, the prerequisite for foreigners to enter China is to obtain the Pu invitation letter approved by the Chinese government, but the final decision of issuing the visa lies in the overseas embassies and consulates, and the embassies have the right to refuse the issuance of the visa.

The general process

1. After completing the materials as required, send them to the relevant person in charge of foreign Affairs Office in the form of email attachment

2. The foreign affairs office of the district will call to verify the situation of the company and foreigners

3. The district Foreign Affairs Office will transfer the materials to the Municipal Foreign Affairs Office after the preliminary examination and confirmation

4. The Municipal Foreign Affairs Office shall make the final decision on whether to grant the invitation letter