Visa Application
China is trialling visa-free travel for citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia for a year, from 1 December 2023 to 30 November 2024, ordinary passport holders from these countries can do business or travel in China without a visa for up to 15 days.
UPDATE (January 25, 2024): Singapore and China reach agreement on mutual 30-day visa-free entry; arrangement begins on February 9, 2024.
Currently, most travellers need a visa to enter China. The organizing committee advises the participants to
Apply for Visa at least six months ahead of time Apply Tourism visa (L Visa) to participate in the conferenceThe following are the minimum documents for applying a Tourist Visa (L Visa). Other documents or requirements may be necessary, especially if you are not applying for the usual L visa. For detailed information, please consult the Chinese Embassy in your country.
1. Passports
With at least two blank visa pages (amendment pages and pages with bar codes are not acceptable for visa stamping), valid for at least 6 months.2. Visa Application Forms and Photos
One completed, signed visa application form for each passport, with appropriate visa fee and any supporting information required.Two passport photos (head and shoulders only, front view, with a white background, approximately 35mm x 45mm.When you have the required items ready, submit the application at the appropriate visa office of the Chinese embassy/consulate-general, or Visa Application Centre in your country. Conference organizing committee can issue an Invitation Letter to assist with your visa application. Download the following Invitation Letter and fill in the necessary information, then send it to eit2024@academicconf.com.
- Invitation Letter for Visa Application (For Audience)
- Invitation Letter for Visa Application (For Presenter)
Some Chinese Embassies websites are listed below: