International participants entering China should apply for a visa from the Chinese diplomatic representative or consular offices, or other institutions authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of People's Republic of China.
The whole visa application process can take several weeks to a few months. Please apply as early as possible.
You can consult the local travel agency or visit the following websites for more
information:
http://www.meet-in-shanghai.net/travel-tips/information/visa.php
http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh/lhqz/lhqzjjs/t1095035.shtml
http://www.shanghai.gov.cn/shanghai/node27118/node27866/node27985/index.html
The participants from the countries without diplomatic relations with China can get their visas from the Chinese Embassy/Consulate/office in the neighbouring country. Please kindly find the following list for your reference.
No. | Country without diplomatic relationship with China | The Embassy/Consulate/Office taking care of the visa application |
1 | Bhutan | Chinese Embassy in India |
2 | Kingdom of Swaziland | Chinese Embassy in South Africa |
3 | Republic of Palau | Chinese Embassy in Micronesia |
4 | Tuvalu | Chinese Embassy in Fiji |
5 | Solomon Islands | Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea |
6 | Republic of the Marshall Islands | Chinese Embassy in Micronesia |
7 | Republic of Kiribati | Chinese Embassy in Fiji |
8 | Nauru | Chinese Embassy in Fiji |
9 | Republic of Haiti | Haiti-China Trade Development Office |
10 | Republic of Guatemala | Chinese Embassy in Costa Rica |
11 | Republic of El Salvador | Chinese Embassy in Costa Rica |
12 | Republic of Nicaragua | Chinese Embassy in Costa Rica |
13 | Republic of Honduras | Chinese Embassy in Costa Rica |
14 | Republic of Paraguay | Chinese Consulate General in St Paul |
15 | Belize | Chinese Embassy in Jamaica |
16 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | Chinese Embassy in Barbados |
17 | St. Kitts and Nevis | Chinese Embassy in Antigua and Barbuda |
18 | Saint Lucia | Chinese Embassy in Barbados |
Please contact the corresponding Chinese Embassy/Consulate/Office/other institutions for more information.
If you have further questions, please send e-mails to
VISA@icme14.org