Originally Posted by
DesertNomad
I just tried today at the Chinese Embassy in Prague and was told an L visa for 12 months, multi-entry was not possible without an invitation. The best they could do was 6mo, double entry. This is on a US passport with a Czech Residency Permit.
Was this for your first Chinese visa? If so I have a feeling that is pretty much standard. Multi entry comes after you already have one of these double entry.