China visa & invitation letter
Prepare your China visa application completely, from the invitation letter to the appointment
Yeni İpekyolu helps Turkish citizens travelling to China for business, fairs or delegations with the invitation letter, document checklist, translation and appointment preparation. The visa is issued by the Chinese mission.
China visa for Turkish citizens: a guide to the invitation letter and application preparation
The right visa type for your purpose of travel
The first step for a China visa is defining your purpose of travel correctly. Commercial trips such as fair visits, supplier meetings or factory tours are typically assessed under the business visa; tourism, family visits, study and work have different categories. If you are going to work in China, the process is also linked to a work permit. Since visa types, lengths of stay and visa-free entry or transit arrangements for some nationalities change from time to time, we confirm the current rules together before you apply.
Applying under the wrong category can lead to documents being requested again or the process taking longer. At Yeni İpekyolu we listen to your programme and clarify the cities, institutions and companies you will visit, your length of stay and whether you need multiple entries. Based on that, we explain which category typically applies and which documents are usually requested, checking against current announcements. The decision and the authority to issue the visa always rest with the Chinese mission. That way your application is prepared in the right category and with consistent information from the start.
The invitation letter: getting the right document from your Chinese host
Business applications usually require an invitation letter from the host company or institution in China. The letter typically includes the invitee's identity and passport details, purpose of the visit, dates, places to be visited, who covers the costs, the inviting company's details, and an authorised signature and company seal. An incomplete or vague invitation letter can prolong the application with requests for extra documents. Since the required content can change over time, we confirm the current requirements together before you apply.
Many Turkish companies struggle to get an invitation letter from their Chinese supplier: the request goes out in vague English and the letter that comes back is incomplete. At Yeni İpekyolu we contact your Chinese company or host institution directly in Chinese, send the required information as a clear draft and check the returned letter before you apply. We do the same check for invitation documents provided by organisers for fair visits and for group invitations from host institutions for delegations.
Document checklist, translation and appointment: making the application complete
China visa applications are usually made through authorised visa application centres, with an online form and an appointment. Applications typically require a valid passport, a photo of specified dimensions, the completed form, the invitation letter and additional documents depending on the purpose of travel. Biometric data may be collected for some applications. When filling in the form, consistency in details such as passport spelling, previous trips to China and employment information matters. Since procedures can change, we confirm the current document list and appointment process together before you apply.
Yeni İpekyolu prepares a personalised document checklist, guides you while filling in the form and, if needed, translates your Turkish documents into Chinese or English. We also prepare any supporting letters requested by the Chinese host or required for the application. Before the appointment we check the whole file one last time to make sure nothing is missing. Once your visa is issued, we are also with you for arrival services such as airport pick-up, hotels, a SIM card and mobile payment setup.
Who is our China visa preparation support for?
Company representatives going to fairs and business trips
If you are going for the Canton Fair, sector fairs or factory visits, we prepare everything together from the invitation document to the appointment.
Organisations travelling as a delegation
We track many participants' documents together and coordinate the invitation process with the host institution.
Those struggling to get an invitation from their Chinese supplier
We communicate with your supplier in Chinese and make sure the letter contains the required information.
People preparing to work or stay long-term in China
For processes linked to work and residence permits, we support document preparation and translation and ease coordination with your employer.
What we do for your visa application, and where our role ends
Visa type pre-assessment
We explain which category typically fits your purpose of travel and confirm the current rules together before you apply.
Invitation letter coordination
We send a Chinese draft to your host and check the returned letter for content and consistency.
Document checklist and form support
We prepare your personal document checklist, guide you through the online form and check consistency.
Translation
We translate documents requested for the application or by the host into Chinese or English.
Appointment preparation
We check your file one last time before the appointment. The visa is issued by the Chinese mission; we do not issue visas, we focus on making your application complete.
Service summary and requirements
| Service format | In person at our Istanbul office or remotely |
|---|---|
| Our role | Preparation, invitation coordination and translation; we do not issue visas |
| Pricing | Quoted by number of travellers and scope |
| Service languages | Turkish · Chinese · English |
| Cities served | Guangzhou · Shenzhen · Yiwu · Shanghai · Hangzhou · Beijing (coordinated from our Istanbul office) |
The final price and timeline depend on the scope; we send you a clear quote promptly.
What you need to provide
- A copy of your passport and its expiry date
- Purpose of travel, dates and cities to visit
- Contact details of the Chinese host company or institution
- Your company and job details
- Details of any previous China visas
How we prepare your China visa application
- 1
We review your travel plan
We learn your purpose, dates, cities and companies to visit, and confirm the appropriate category and current rules together.
- 2
We start the invitation letter process
We send the Chinese draft to the host, then receive and check the signed and sealed letter.
- 3
We prepare documents and the form
We complete the checklist, do the necessary translations and fill in the online form together.
- 4
Final check and appointment
We review the file one last time and make sure you are ready for the appointment; you or your authorised representative submit the application.
- 5
Arrival preparation
After the visa, we plan pick-up, hotel, SIM card and WeChat Pay or Alipay setup.
Frequently asked questions
Can Turkish citizens travel to China visa-free?
China's visa-free entry and transit arrangements differ by country and change from time to time. We confirm the current rules for your purpose and dates together before you travel, and start preparation if a visa is required.
Do you obtain the visa for me?
No, only the Chinese mission issues visas. We support the invitation letter, document checklist, translation and appointment preparation so your application is correct and complete.
Is an invitation letter required for a business visa?
Business applications usually require an invitation letter from the host in China. Since requirements can change, we confirm the current rules together before you apply and coordinate a letter with the right content.
How do I get an invitation document for the Canton Fair?
Fair organisers usually provide invitation documents to registered buyers; alternatively, an invitation can come from the Chinese company you will meet. We decide together which route fits, based on current practice.
How long does the application take?
It depends on preparing the invitation letter, appointment availability and the mission's processing time. Since demand can rise around fairs and holidays, we recommend starting preparation early.
Do my documents need a Chinese translation?
It depends on the application type and the document requested. We identify the documents needed and translate them into Chinese or English; where official use is required, we confirm the current practice for steps such as an apostille together.
Can you track applications for everyone in our delegation?
Yes. We track each participant's document status in one table, coordinate the group invitation with the host institution and flag missing items in good time.
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