The note posted suggested that if you were planning to sightsee a day or more before or after the meeting that a tourist visa might be sufficient.
However, I prefer to err on the side of caution in this situation since it clearly states on the chinese visa website:
Business Visa (F Visa) is issued to an alien who is invited to China for a visit, an investigation, a lecture, to do business, scientific-technological and culture exchanges, short-term advanced studies or internship for a period of no more than six months.
versus
Tourist Visa (L Visa) is issued to an alien who comes to China for sightseeing or visiting family members or friends or for other personal affairs.
Personally, I'd rather not risk any problems in this area. Since, my company is sponsoring to attend the meeting, I don't consider that I'm going to China for "personal affairs". In my experience, you're typically asked why you're visiting a country and sometimes the questioner wants more details as to what you'll be doing. So, unless you have figured out a detailed sightseeing itinerary in advance, I would think it's possible you could easily answer that question unsatisfactorily.
Just my opinion,
Mary.
On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 9:43 AM, Andrew G. Malis <agmalis@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Is there a consensus that a tourist visa is sufficient to attend the
IETF from the US?
Thanks,
Andy
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