1 To clarify who needs a Visa
VISA is required for all overseas participants to attend the conference ONSITE. There is no exemption.
You should make your application well in advance of the planned travel date. You are advised to apply ONE month in advance but no earlier than THREE months.
2 Process for issuing the documents for visa application
https://www.visaforchina.cn/YOW2_EN/
http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh/lhqz/lhqzjjs/201311/t20131101_961583.shtml
For a step-by-step guide to apply a China visa:
If you need documents for Visa, please contact the below mail first.
Contact: ICPOC26 visa support
E-mail: icpoc26@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn
Here are the documents you shall prepare before submission of visa application:
1. Basic Documents
(1) Passport
Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a photocopy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.
(2) Visa Application Form and Photo
One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached
2. Supporting Documents
F-Visa:
An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. The invitation should contain:
(1) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
(2) Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)
(3) Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)
3. Special Reminder
(1) If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other proof documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.
(2) The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
(3) For further details, please visit the web-site of the relevant Chinese Embassy or Consulate General.
