Canton Fair Visa Application

Please take the official invitation issued by the CIEF (China Import and Export Fair) to the Embassy or Consulate General of P. R. China to apply the entry visa to Guangzhou. The official invitation must list the Buyer's Name, Nationality and Company Name.

You may need these documents for applying a visa:
1. Copy of Business Registration Certificate of Foreign Company's Representative Office in China
2. Copy of Valid Employee Certificate Issued by China's Administration for Industry and Commerce
3. Copy of Employee's ID card

In addition please pay attention to the following items:
1. On the condition that there is no Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your country, please get the visa in the Embassy or Consulate of P. R. C in a neighboring country. See detailed information about Chinese Embassies and Consulates.
2. Canton Fair visitors can also entrust China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Ltd. for the visa application. (Tel: +852-2315 7171)
3. Participants who leave Mainland China but still plan to return to Guangzhou during the Fair should apply for a re-entry visa at the Visa Section for Aliens at the Commissioner mentioned in Item 2 or Division of Aliens and Exit-Entry Administration at the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau(Add:No.155, Jie Fang Nan Road, Guangzhou, Tel: +86-20-8311 5808).
4. Canton Fair Hong Kong Overseas Buyer Service Centre also provides Chinese Visa Application Service. (Add: Room 3106-3107, Office Tower, Convention Plaza, No.1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, and Tel. +852-2877 1318)
 

Documents Required for a Re-entry Visa

Aliens who want to apply for an extension or alteration to their visas or certificates shall submit the following items for record.
1. Original invitation documents from enterprises or organizations approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2. Copy of Business Registration Certificate of Chinese enterprises
3. Copy of Business Registration Certificate of Foreign Company's Representative Office in China
 

Application Form

1. You can download the visa application form on the official website of Chinese consulate in your own country.

2. Writing Requirements:
 The form should be completed fully in Chinese or English. For those who were born in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions, the form should be finished in Chinese.
 All the content you fulfilled should be true.
 Applicant's name should be in Capital Letters in accordance with that in their passport and the name should not be abbreviated.
 Your handwriting should be clear and tidy.

3. Photo Requirement:
One recent passport photo without background decoration.
(The Visa Section for Aliens provides photo-shot service, HKD30 per 4 photos)
 

Applying in Hong Kong

1. Processing time
Ordinary: 4 working days
Urgent: 2 working days
Premiere Urgent: 24 hours

2. Visa Fee (HKD-cash only)
(The price is just for one person) Ordinary Urgent Premiere Urgent After office time
Single entry 150 +150 for each +250 for each +250 for each
Double entry 220
Multi-entry within half a year 400
Multi-entry within 1-3 years 600
Postpone / Shift 100
Group 120 per person +200 for each group +300 for each group

3. Contact Information:
Office time: 9:00-12:00 14:00-17:00 Monday to Friday (except the Hong Kong public holidays)
Address: 7th Floor, China Resources building, 26 Harbor Road, Wanchai
Inquiry Tel: +852-3413 2300(24 hours); +852-3413 2424(10:00-12:00; 15:00-16:00)
Fax: (+852)-34132312
Email: fmcovisa_hk@mfa.gov.cn
- Last updated on Oct. 19, 2023 -
Questions & Answers on Canton Fair Visa Application
Asked by Munir from PAKISTAN | Mar. 05, 2024 01:25Reply
Canton Fair Invitation Letter
I attended the canton fair in 2017 (121) and I have a badge too, Now I want to attend the canton fair (135) and I tried to apply for invitation letter (for the Visa purpose). But it failed, the message was “Not meeting the application conditions”. I checked and complete all my personal and company's information. It is updated. Can anyone explain, what is wrong? Thanks
Answers (3)
Answered by Hailey | Mar. 06, 2024 01:24
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Sorry about your experience and it is really hard to know the reason. It is suggested to contact the organizer directly.
Answered by Munir | Mar. 07, 2024 01:10
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I already did that. I sent email twice (a week time apart) but no reply, email ID infocantonfair.org.cn
If you know some other email then let me know. Anyway thanks.
Answered by Hailey | Mar. 07, 2024 17:38
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You can also try to call them: (8620)28-888-999
Asked by elly from PHILIPPINES | Oct. 19, 2023 07:46Reply
inquiry onn canton fair visa in hong kong
I would like to inquire about the chinese visa for canton fair. i need the visa asap as i will be arriving in hongkong on the 21st and must leave on the 24th. I would like to visit Canton between these dates. I also have an invitation from the Canton Fair too. What is the fastest time that i can acquire the chinese visa from Hong Kong?
Answers (1)
Answered by David | Oct. 19, 2023 19:20
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You can contact the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in HK directly for help.
Asked by Hassm from STI LANKA | Oct. 15, 2023 22:16Reply
Canton fair visit
Iam a Sri Lanka National planning to visit the canton fair. How do I get an invitation. Can I apply for a visa without an invitation?. Secondly , if I want to travel to mainland China, Iam I eligible to trzz as bel with this visa
Answers (1)
Answered by Mandy | Oct. 17, 2023 00:13
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You need to contact Canton Fair directly for an invitation letter. You can also apply for a normal tourist visa according to your flight tickets and hotel reservations.
Asked by ANANT JALAN from INDIA | Sep. 19, 2023 23:15Reply
Canton Fair Invitation Letter For Visa Application
Is the Invitation Letter alone enough for Visa application or Buyers Badge also neccessary?
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Answered by Daisy | Sep. 20, 2023 23:20
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It is better to offer both. If you only have an invitation letter, you can confirm it with the local visa service center.
Asked by BONNO from FRENCH POLYNESIA | Sep. 07, 2023 00:59Reply
I would like come Canton fair october 2023.
I appreciate to give me the letter for invitation to Canton Fair.
Is for visa to China.
2 personne coming
Give me the information.
Answers (1)
Answered by Andy | Sep. 07, 2023 20:31
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This is a tourism website offering some related information. If you need an invitation letter, you need to contact the Canton Fair directly to get the invitation letter.
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