DISCLAIMER: The information on this webpage is provided as an information resource only. Please rely on the official webpage or other official information channels of the consulate in your region. The conference organizers can provide invitation letters for your visa applications but can not take responsibility for any visa-related issues you may incur.

Visa-free entry

No visa is required for ordinary passport holders from Singapore, Brunei or Japan to visit China for up to 15 days for business, sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends or transit.

Visa procedure for others

Most international visitors are required to obtain tourist visas (L visas) or business visas (F visas) to travel to China. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China maintains a worldwide index of embassies. Some countries have introduced Chinese Visa Application Service Centers; in some countries specialized agencies offer rapid hassle-free services to expedite your Chinese visa needs.

Quick Links: Chinese embassies/centers in Australia, Germany, India, Japan, Korea, UK, USA

Visa Agencies: US/Canada: VisaRite

Invitation Letter

If you need an invitation letter for the visa application, please write to Ms. Katrina Xu and Ms. Jinjing Kong (katrina.xu@nusri.cn, jinjing.kong@nusri.cn) with the following information: the title (Prof./ Dr./ Mr./ Ms.), the applicant’s full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number, and contact address.

Important

Please reserve enough time for the entire application procedure. Chinese consulates will be closed for Chinese holidays.