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

An official invitation letter will be issued after successful registration for the conference. Your name must appear exactly as it does on your passport. Any discrepancy may result in delays or denial of your visa.
Please note that the conference organisers (NPSISDG Conferences and the committee) are not authorised to assist with the visa process beyond providing the invitation letter. The organisers cannot influence the decisions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, correspond with embassies on behalf of applicants, or provide refunds if a visa is denied.
Visa processing times vary significantly depending on the type of application, individual circumstances, and application volumes. Please register as early as you can to make sure you have enough time.