VISA GUIDE
We look forward to welcoming you to Beijing for the 12th World Chemical Engineering Congress (WCCE12) and the 21st Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress (APCChE 2025) in July 2025!
Before your trip, we kindly remind you to confirm whether you need to apply for a visa to enter the People’s Republic of China by contacting the Chinese embassy or consulate in your country or visiting their official website:
https://www.visaforchina.cn/globle/
The WCCE12 & APCChE 2025 Organizing Committee requires all registered participants to independently verify their eligibility for entry into the People’s Republic of China. We also recommend regularly checking the official website of the Chinese embassy or consulate in your country for the latest updates on visa and entry policies.
Important Reminders
• Valid Passport: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months upon entry.
• Apply for Visa in Advance: Visa applications may require considerable processing time. We recommend confirming your travel plans and
applying for a visa as early as possible.
• Dynamic Entry Policies: Entry and transit policies may change over time. Please consult the Chinese embassy, consulate, or the National
Immigration Administration of China before your departure. The policy guidance provided by the WCCE12 & APCChE 2025 Organizing
Committee is for reference only, and we cannot guarantee the real-time validity of information provided in the above links.
For further inquiries, please contact the Chinese embassy or consulate in your country.
We look forward to welcoming you to Beijing, China, and seeing you at WCCE12 & APCChE 2025!
I. Visa Requirements for Entry
China has mutual visa exemption agreements with certain countries. During specific periods, citizens of some countries may enter China visa-free for short stays. However, most foreign nationals are required to apply for a visa before entering China. Please select the appropriate visa type based on your nationality, passport type, purpose of visit, and planned duration of stay. Common visa types include:
• M Visa: For business activities.
• F Visa: For exchanges, visits, or study tours.
II. China’s Visa-Free Entry Policies
As of November 2024, China’s visa-free entry policies are categorized as follows:
1. Comprehensive Mutual Visa Exemptions
China has mutual visa exemption agreements for ordinary passports with the following 24 countries:
1. Albania
2. Antigua and Barbuda
3. Bahamas
4. Barbados
5. Belarus
6. Bosnia and Herzegovina
7. Ecuador
8. Fiji
9. Grenada
10. Mauritius
11. Morocco
12. Serbia
13. Seychelles
14. Saint Kitts and Nevis
15. Saint Lucia
16. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
17. Suriname
18. Tonga
19. Trinidad and Tobago
20. Tunisia
21. United Arab Emirates
22. Uruguay
23. Vanuatu
24. Thailand
China also offers visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic, official, or special passports from 157 countries. For details, please refer to the List of Bilateral Visa Exemption Agreements:
http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh/lhqz/lhqzjjs/201202/t20120207_961630.shtml.
2. Unilateral Visa-Free Entry
By December 31, 2025, citizens of the following countries may enter China visa-free for short stays:
1. France
2. Germany
3. Italy
4. Netherlands
5. Spain
6. Slovakia
7. Norway
8. Finland
9. Denmark
10. Iceland
11. Andorra
12. Monaco
13. Liechtenstein
14. Bulgaria
15. Romania
16. Malta
17. Croatia
18. Montenegro
19. North Macedonia
20. Estonia
21. Latvia
22. Switzerland
23. Ireland
24. Hungary
25. Australia
26. Malaysia
27. South Korea
28. Japan※
29. Serbia
For specific implementation details, please refer to To Facilitate Foreigners Coming to China:
http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh/lhqz/lhqzjjs/202411/t20241114_11526160.shtml.
(※Japan has been added into Visa-free list from November 30, 2024. The information is to be updated in the official website.)
3. Direct Transit (72/144-Hour Transit Visa-Free Policy)
Citizens of 54 countries are eligible for 72-hour or 144-hour visa-free transit in China. For details, please refer to the National Immigration Administration:
https://en.nia.gov.cn//n147418/n147468/c158004/content.html.
4. Holders of Valid APEC Business Travel Cards
Holders of valid APEC Business Travel Cards (including virtual cards from May 1, 2023) may enter China visa-free.
5. Holders of a Permanent Residence Permit
Foreigners holding a valid Permanent Residence Permit for Foreigners issued by China are eligible for visa-free entry.
III. Visa Invitation Letter
To request a visa invitation letter, please log in to the conference registration page and click “Register.” After completing all required information, you can download the invitation letter in the “Invitation Letter” section.
Note: Confirmed travel details, including hotel reservations, must be provided when applying for a visa.
For more information on visa policies, visit the Chinese Consular Service website:
We look forward to welcoming you to Beijing, China, and seeing you at WCCE12 & APCChE 2025!
