Originally Posted by
jiejie
Just get the L visa for tourism--you didn't describe any reason that you'd need an F for. Keep it simple. You won't need a letter for an L visa. I can't figure out why your friend working in China has any bearing on your visa application. If you will be travelling inside China for longer than 30 day standard visa duration, then ask for 60 day duration on the application form and put down a longer list of cities (need not match your real travel plans). Because they are now all same price for US citizens, you should check the box for multiple entry, 12 months validity.
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Hi there, you say that no letter is needed for L visa. I'm just going to the Expo in July. No invite, just decided to go. So, when I go to SFO to submit my application, they won't ask right?