Conference participants may need a Chinese visa to enter China. Participants who are not Chinese citizens (except passport holders from Singapore, Brunei, and Japan) are required to apply for a Chinese visa.
Participants can apply for a visa at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in their country or region. To avoid uncertainty, applicants are strongly advised to apply at least one month in advance.
For most attendees, applying for a Tourist ("L") Visa is the easiest option, and an invitation letter is usually not required.
Alternatively, participants may arrange their travel through travel agencies to obtain a tourist visa, regardless of whether they have completed conference registration.
If participants require another type of visa that needs an official invitation letter, the ICCBD Local Arrangement Committee will be pleased to assist.
Please send the following information via email:
Email: iccbd@academic.net
The Conference Secretariat will issue an official invitation letter via email.
Please note that the organizing committee can only assist by issuing invitation letters for conference participation and cannot guarantee visa approval.
If participants encounter difficulties during the visa application process, please contact the Conference Secretariat for assistance.
For detailed visa policies, applicants are advised to consult the local Chinese Embassy or Consulate.
For Chinese participants who need a conference acceptance letter or invitation letter for requesting leave from their institution, please contact the ICCBD Conference Secretariat. The Secretariat only provides assistance in issuing participation proof.
对于需要会议接收函或邀请信以便向学校请假的中国作者， 请联系 ICCBD 会议秘书。会务组仅提供参会证明相关协助。