An Exhibition Invitation Letter is a formal document used in foreign trade to invite overseas clients, partners, or potential buyers to attend an industry exhibition held in the company's country or a third country. Its core functions include: helping clients apply for a visa to China (some countries' embassies or consulates require an invitation letter), increasing clients' willingness to attend, and showcasing the company's professional image. It is commonly used for the Canton Fair, East China Fair, overseas industry exhibitions, etc. Notes: It must include the exhibition name, time, venue, booth number, invitee information, inviter's seal and contact details; if used for a visa, it should state 'This invitation letter is solely for attending the exhibition and does not assume other responsibilities' and attach a copy of the inviter's business license. It differs from a 'Business Invitation Letter' in that an exhibition invitation letter specifically invites visitors to a booth, not for business negotiations or signing contracts; it differs from an 'Exhibitor Confirmation Letter' in that the latter is a confirmation document between the exhibitor and the organizer.
📝 Examples
1. Dear Mr. John Smith, we sincerely invite you to attend the 137th Canton Fair held in Guangzhou from April 15 to 19, 2025. Our booth number is Area A 12.3, where we will showcase our latest smart home products. We look forward to your visit. (Used to invite clients to visit the booth and assist with visa application)
2. Enclosed please find our company's stamped exhibition invitation letter. Please check and use it for your visa application. Please be sure to reply for confirmation by March 31 so that we can reserve negotiation time for you. (Used to remind clients to use the invitation letter for visa application in time and confirm their itinerary)
💡 Foreign Trade Tips
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