Here are the instructions to get a valid visa for your reference.
I. Know which category of Chinese visa you need.
In general, a Tourist Visa (L Visa) will suffice for you to attend the seminar. You do not need to show the letter of invitation from the seminar organizer provided you apply for Tourist Visa. However, if it is required that a Business Visa (F Visa) is a must, you probably need an Invitation Letter.
To get the latter one, please send us your request and your personal information listed below via zhxm@shnu.edu.cn. We will apply for a visa application letter for you.
• Full name as it appears in your passport
• Gender
• Nationality
• Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
• Passport Number
• Passport Validity (DD/MM/YYYY)
• Institution
• Position
• Arrival Date
• Departure Date
II. Submitting visa application materials at your local Chinese consulate or embassy
Please note that different countries or cities may require different visa application materials. Please visit the website of the local Chinese consulate or embassy to check exactly which materials are necessary before making your application.
You must allow adequate time (at least 1.5 months) for the whole visa application process.
Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain an appropriate visa on time.
Tips: local organizers could NOT provide invitation letter to accompanying person according to related regulations. We suggest that accompanying person apply for tourism type visa (when it is available), which will be much easier and require less paperwork.
Note:
1. Please submit your files just one time. Multiple submissions may result in invalidation.
2. You should guarantee that all information provided is true and correct.
3. Due to the large expected number of inquiries, we can only reply to invitation letter queries AFTER you have paid your registration fee.
