Useful Information

Visa

Most foreigners are required to hold a valid passport and have a visa issued before entering Mainland China. It is travellers' responsibility to obtain a visa before departure. We strongly recommend one to apply Travel Visa (Type L) instead of Conference or Business Visa (Type F or M). Please check with your consulate or embassy in your home country in advance to allow on-time processing. Travellers without the necessary documents will not be permitted to enter Mainland China. Visas will not be issued upon arrival in Mainland China.

For more information about how to apply for a Chinese Visa, please visit the website of the Chinese Visa Application Center.

Visa Application Tips

  1. Passport: The original passport should have a validity of at least six months from the date of submission. It must also have at least one entirely blank page dedicated for the visa to be affixed. Additionally, prepare a photocopy of the data page of the passport.
  2. Visa Application Form: Fill out the "Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China" clearly, accurately, and completely. Ensure that all the information provided is true and authentic. The applicant is required to sign the form.
  3. Passport Photo: Provide one recent 2-inch (48x33mm) full-faced and bareheaded passport photo. The photo should be taken within the last six months. It must meet the following requirements: the background should be white or close to white, with no borders; the face should be clearly visible, with the head centered, eyes open, lips closed, and ears exposed. The photo should be printed on high-quality, non-textured, non-glossy paper (not a photocopy, digital photo printed on ordinary paper, or a daily life photo). Avoid using photos with facial features distorted due to improper shooting angles, or those with the applicant wearing thick-framed, colored, or reflective glasses, hats, or other head coverings (except for religious reasons, and even then, the face should not be obscured).
  4. Other related application materials according to different purposes of your trip to China.
  5. Discretionary Materials: The visa officer may request other materials deemed necessary for the visa application. This could be additional proof of financial resources, personal statements, or other relevant documentation to clarify the purpose and circumstances of your visit.

Invitation Letter

  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 PRAI Conferences and the organizing committee of the conference are not authorized to assist with the VISA process beyond providing the Notification of Invitation Letter issued by PRAI Conferences and conference Committee Board. Should your application be denied, PRAI Conferences and the organizing committee of the conference cannot change the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will PRAI 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 an individual is 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.