Chinese Visa
Conference participants may need a Chinese visa to enter China.
Specifically, those who are not Chinese citizens, except passport holders
from Singapore, Brunei, and Japan, need a Chinese visa. Participants can
apply for a visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate in the region in which
they live. To avoid uncertainty, participants will be advised to apply for a
visa as early as possible. It is recommended that they apply for a Chinese
visa at least 1 month in advance.
For most attendees, it is easier to apply for a Tourist ("L") visa; an
invitation letter is NOT required for obtaining a Tourist visa.
Necessary materials to apply for Chinese Visa
»A passport which is valid for at least six months following the date of
submission, with an entire blank page available for the visa;
»One Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China, which is filled
clearly with true, authentic and complete information and signed by the
applicant;
»One recent, 2 inch full-faced and bareheaded passport photo (the daily life
photo, photo copy or digital photo printed on the ordinary paper shall not
be accepted);
»Other related application materials according to different purposes for
your trip to China;
»Other materials related to the visa application, deemed as necessary by the
visa officer.
* For more information, please contact the local Chinese Embassy in your
country.
Invitation Letters
1. The invitation letter will be issued after the successful registration.
2. Your name must be listed exactly as it appears on your passport. Any
differences between the name on your passport and the name on your
invitation letter or other documentation could lead to a delay and/or denial
of your visa.
3. Please note VSIP Conferences and the organizing committee of the
conference are not authorized to assist with the VISA process beyond
providing the Invitation Letter issued by VSIP Conferences and conference
Committee Board. Should your application be denied, VSIP Conferences and the
organizing committee of the conference cannot change the decision of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will VSIP Conferences and the organizing
committee of the conference engage in discussion or correspondence with the
MOFA or the Embassy on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee cannot
be refunded when the VISA application of individual being denied.
4. It takes around one month for the Embassy to process the VISA
application, please register as early as you can to make sure you have
enough time.