Registrants who are not entitled to visa exemption by agreement between China and the country concerned should hold valid visas and contact their travel agent or the Chinese Embassy, Consulate or other representative agency in their country or region regarding the need for visas to enter the People's Republic of China.

To apply for visas, registrants may be requested by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate to submit a letter of invitation. If you need an invitation letter, please send the following information, including you and your accompanying members, as soon as possible to      dic@cags.ac.cn. If you only require the invitation letter for yourself, the online registration tool for the application submission is preferable. The following information is required:
          1.Full name (family name, given name and others in that order).
          2.Birth date (year/month/day).
          3.Nationality.
          4.Name of your institution and your position there.
          5.Address, phone number, fax number, E-mail, etc.
          6.Passport number.
          7.City where you will apply for the visa (Embassy/Consulate)

Updated China's Visa Policies  (from MFA Official Announcement )

          1. China's Visa-Free Policies (Latest Updates)            
          2. China extends visa exemption for 12 countries to promote exchanges: spokesperson            
          3. Frequently Asked Questions            
          4. List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption Between the Peoples Republic of China and Foreign Countries