Delegates must complete all necessary immigration procedures to enter the People’s Republic of China.

All foreign citizens entering China must hold a valid passport or other valid international travel document. In general, the passport should be valid for at least six months and have blank visa pages; otherwise, there may be a risk of visa refusal or refusal of entry.

Delegates who require a visa to enter China must apply in advance through the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in their country of origin or residence, or through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center where applicable. Ordinary passport holders are generally required to complete the visa application form online and submit the required supporting documents.

China has certain visa-free entry and visa-free transit policies for eligible foreign nationals. Eligibility depends on nationality, passport type, purpose of visit, port of entry, length of stay, and travel route. Delegates should check whether they qualify for visa-free entry before travelling.

China also has limited port visa arrangements for urgent cases, such as urgent business activities or humanitarian reasons. However, these are not a substitute for normal visa application procedures, and delegates attending a conference should not rely on obtaining a visa on arrival unless they have confirmed eligibility in advance with the relevant Chinese authorities.

For more information on visas and entry requirements for China, please see the following links:

Chinese Embassies and Consulates abroad

https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/zwjg_665342

Chinese Visa Application Service Center

https://www.visaforchina.cn

National Immigration Administration of China

https://en.nia.gov.cn

Visa-free transit policies for foreign nationals