Visa-Free Policy

  • China has extended a pilot short-stay visa waiver policy for ordinary passport holders of 28 countries, namely France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia,Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, and the ROK. Until December 31, 2025, ordinary passport holders from these countries can enter China visa-free and stay for up to 15 days for business and trade, tourism, family and friends visit and transit purposes.
  • Travelers from the above-mentioned countries who do not meet the conditions for visa exemption still need to apply for a visa before entering China.
  • Please refer to the website of China Consular Affairs for the latest information.

Visa application

  • Tourist (L) or business (M) visas are commonly used for attending academic conferences. These visas are typically valid for 3 months and allow a stay of up to 30 days per entry. To ensure timely processing and avoid potential delays, we strongly recommend submitting your visa application at least 1 to 2 months before your planned travel date.
  • Residents of Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and Taiwan are required to apply for the appropriate entry permits to travel to mainland China. Please consult your respective immigration authorities for further instructions.
  • For country-specific visa information, please consult the website of the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your region. Requirements and processing times may vary.

Visa Letter Application

  • If you require a Visa Letter of Invitation from IEEE ICPADS 2025, please complete the Visa Letter Request Form and select your conference.
  • Visa support letters will only be issued to applicants who have completed the conference registration.