VISA Prodedures
Please remember that visas are needed for most non-Chinese nationals to enter China unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required. Please note that the Chinese visa application process can take months, so make sure to plan ahead 2~3 months in advance. Application should be made to the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in your country of residence. There are two types of visas:
- Tourist Visa (L Visa): A visa for tourism. You should check with the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in your country of residency to determine the local rules that apply for your tourist visa application. You may need to show evidence of bookings for your return flights and hotel. Alternatively, you may need to provide an official letter of invitation. This letter will be sent to you upon request after your registration.
- Business Visa (F Visa): An official invitation letter is required to apply for a business visa. This letter will be sent to you upon request after your registration.
More information:
- Visa information from the Chinese Embassy website
- More information about Chinese Embassies and Consulates
- A complete list of all Chinese Embassies from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
- For US citizens, if you cannot go to the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in person, you can entrust a relative, a friend or a travel/visa agent to come to the Embassy or Consulate for the visa application process. You may contact Nexus Holidays for assistence.
- Note that China may use a different electricity standard and currency. See travel tips for more information.