Updated Visa info

• 30-day visa exception policy is including the following 47 countries: Europe (32 countries): Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland. Oceania (2 countries): Australia, New Zealand. Asia (8 countries): Bahrain, Brunei, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea.  South America (5 countries): Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay.
• Please check the website of National Immigration Administration of China for more updates, such as list of countries covered by 30-day visa exception policy.
• On Dec. 17, 2024, National Immigration Administration of China announced to extend the Visa-Free Transit Policies for Foreign Nationals to 240 hours instead of previous 72-hours or 144-hour through 60 entry-exit ports in 24 provinces/cities, and the foreign nationals can travel within the 24 provinces/cities during the 240-hour time frame. Please check the official link for more details.
• Visa-Free Transit Policies for Foreign Nationals is including the following 55 countries: Europe (40 countries): Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom. North America (2 countries): Canada, United States. South America (4 countries): Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico. Oceania (2 countries): Australia, New Zealand. Asia (7 countries): Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, United Arab Emirates.
• Other option: Tourist visa is for everyone who plans to visit China in multiple time in multiple years. You can find more info in the China’s embassy/consulate website in your country/area.

If you still need visa application, please contact local organizing committee for the visa purpose invitation letter ASAP.

The two airports at Shanghai

1. Shanghai Pudong airport (IATA code: PVG) is one of the most popular airport in China, and most international direct flight will stop at PVG airport. Taxi from this airport to hotel (Holiday Inn at Shanghai Pudong Kangqiao) will be around 27 min and fare normally around 90 ~ 150 RMB.
2. Shanghai Hongqiao airport (IATA code: SHA ) mainly serves domestic and regional flights, also has limited number of international flights. Terminal 2 of Hongqiao airport is immediately adjacent to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, a major train hub of this town.