| traveling for business under tourist visa a bad idea? | |
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| May 25, 2008 22:02 |   |
| guest42199 | Greetings, I'm traveling to China from the USA on business to install a scientific instrument. Apparently business F visa's now require a letter of invitation from the foreign ministry of China. I am working on getting the letter, but I probably won't have it in time for my trip. One of my colleagues suggested that I just apply for a tourist visa which doesn't require a letter from the foreign ministry. I don't feel good about doing this but I'm considering it. What do you think? Is traveling to China for business under a tourist visa a bad idea, or not a big deal? I'll be carrying tools, a few spare parts, and training materials ect. Advice and comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! |
| May 27, 2008 08:55 | #1 |
 | If you don't get a letter of invitation, then apply for a tourist visa but you will most probably need to supply an itinerary and proof of hotel reservations. Don't feel bad. It's sometimes the only way to go. |
| May 28, 2008 10:16 | #2 |
| I used to visit the US from Britain for short business trips. On the visa forrm it asked if you are going for business. It was a big mistake to say business as they would decline the visa application and send you a much larger form which required tons of paperwaork. We queried this and were told, such visits were not business as we were employed overseas. I would take the same line for China. If you are making a brief visit and are being paid at home it is not business! |
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