All travelers going to mainland China are now required to provide proof of flight and hotel booking prior to their visa application

"," according to HRG Asia-Pacific executive vice president James Stevenson. "Companies must now also obtain an official invitation from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on behalf of employees ahead of visa applications being made and explicitly request a multiple entry business visa if required." HRG said China is tightening visa controls ahead of the Beijing summer Olympics and is expected to "return to previous relaxed levels" in the autumn.