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28.09.2020
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How to apply for a PU
Please be aware that the process and mentioned criteria differ according to city
and FAO (Foreign Affairs Office). Furthermore, the below is just meant as a
guideline and that requirements change quickly. Thus, it is advised that after
reading this document that the inviting entity contacts the district Foreign
Affairs Office for the most up to date procedures and application.
According to Chinese law, the decision to issue the visa lies solely with the
Chinese consulates abroad. Thus, before beginning the application, it is advised
to contact the local consulate in the invitee’s country in order to ask them if
they qualify for the visa application after receiving a PU and for which visa they
qualify for (examples M, S, Q, Z, F, R).
What is a PU Invitation (邀请函)?
The PU letter is the invitation letter that inviting entity needs to receive from
the relevant Foreign Affairs Office (FAO) in order to allow the invitee to apply
for a visa in their respective country outside of China. The PU Invitation is a
general invitation in comparison to the TE invitation, which is a special
invitation for trade fairs or more high-level business trips.
Important points:
• The visa location on the PU is a fixed location. The invitee must thus
determine the visa application location in advance.
• The longest stay of the PU can be anything 88 - 180 days
• In Beijing some PUs are issued with longest stay 000, this means that the
invitee needs to apply for a residence permit within 30 days from the
date of entry
• Maximum 5 dependents can be added to one PU
• The PU must bear the issuing Stamp to be valid