ICCPR 2025 - Visa Information

Who Needs a Visa?

According to Chinese immigration regulations, most international participants will need a Chinese visa to enter China. Specifically:

All non-Chinese citizens need a Chinese visa, except passport holders from: Singapore, Brunei, Japan

Participants can apply for a visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate in the region in which they live

It is recommended to apply for a Chinese visa at least 1 month in advance

Recommended Visa Type

Tourist ("L") Visa

For most attendees, it is easier to apply for a Tourist ("L") visa. An invitation letter is NOT required for obtaining a Tourist visa.

Other Visa Types

If some participants need another type of visa that does require an invitation letter, the ICCPR 2026 local arrangement committee will be glad to help.

How to Obtain an Invitation Letter

To obtain an official invitation letter for visa application purposes, please follow these steps:

Send an email to: iccpr@cbees.net
Provide proof of your registration for ICCPR 2026
If you are an author, include your accepted paper ID
The Conference Secretariat will then send a formal visa application form via airmail or fax

You can use this official invitation letter to apply for your visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate in your country.

Necessary Materials to Apply for Chinese Visa

When applying for a Chinese visa, you will typically need to provide the following materials:

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, filled clearly with true, authentic and complete information and signed by the applicant
One recent, 2-inch full-faced and bareheaded passport photo (daily life photos, photo copies, or digital photos printed on ordinary paper are not acceptable)
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

Important Notes

Apply Early: To avoid uncertainty, participants are advised to apply for a visa as early as possible
Travel Agent Option: Participants may ask their travel agents to arrange their travel to China and obtain a tourist visa, regardless of whether or not they have registered with the Conference Secretariat
Visa Difficulties: If participants have any difficulties in obtaining their visa, they should contact the Conference Secretary

Important Disclaimer

Important: Should your visa application be denied, ICCPR cannot change the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will ICCPR engage in discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or the Embassy on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee cannot be refunded when the VISA application of an individual is denied.

Additional Resources and Contact Information

Official Visa Information Website

For the most up-to-date and official visa information, please visit the official Chinese visa application website:

http://www.visaforchina.org/

* This is the official website for Chinese visa applications. Please check for the latest requirements and procedures.

Alternative Information Source

Alternatively, participants may contact the local Chinese Embassy or Consulate in their country for specific visa requirements and procedures.

Need Further Assistance?

If you have any questions or need additional information regarding visa application for ICCPR 2026, please do not hesitate to contact us.

ICCPR 2026 Conference Secretariat

iccpr@cbees.net

Please allow 2-3 working days for a response.

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