Visa Application

Foreign participants usually need a visa to enter China. You are advised to submit your visa application to the appropriate authorities as early as possible, in order not to delay your travel plan.

We recommend that you apply for a tourist visa (category L), which is the simplest and fastest one. Before submitting your application, please always check with the Chinese Embassies or Consulates General in your local region for the latest information. You may find a complete list of Chinese Embassies and Consulates General here. In many countries (except the US), the tourist visa may be applied through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center. Note that applications sent by postal mails are usually not accepted.

Invitation Letter

A Letter of Invitation is a proof for conference registration and attendance application. It will be stated in English and may help with your visa application. However, it does not guarantee you a visa. Invitation letters will only be issued once your registration and payment have been confirmed. And it will be sent by e-mail.

For those who require a visa, please note that the Organizing Committee has no control over the visa application process, or the decision of the visa adjudicator in the embassy or consulate. The conference cannot be responsible for actual visa issuances. The process length varies from individuals, you're strongly advised to start your application as soon as you can.

Should your application be denied, we cannot change the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will we engage in discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or the Embassy on behalf of the applicant.