The business visa (M) is for commercial travel to China — meetings, contract negotiations, trade fairs, or exploring business opportunities. Its defining requirement: an invitation letter from a company or partner in China.
What you need for a China business visa
A passport valid for at least six more months, with a blank page
A recent white-background photo
An invitation letter from your Chinese business partner — on company letterhead, with the official company seal, stating who you are, why you're coming, and when. See what the letter must include, with a free template.
Your completed COVA application
Validity
Business (M) visas can be issued as single, double, or multiple-entry, and — like the tourist visa — U.S. citizens are often eligible for long, multiple-entry validity under the reciprocity arrangement. The exact validity depends on your application and the consulate's decision.
Where the M visa goes wrong
The invitation letter is where most business applications stumble — a missing company seal, a mismatched name, or handwritten text. We review it before submission so a paperwork detail doesn't cost you the trip. This is also where our team handles group and corporate orders — several colleagues traveling together.
How to apply
Complete COVA, then submit in person at your consulate — we handle it. Start your application or compare all visa types.
Get My Passports is a private company that provides China visa application assistance. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency, and all visa decisions — type, validity, entries, and approval — are made solely by the Chinese consulate. Requirements can vary by consulate and change over time; confirm the current rules before you apply.