Image credits:
Dense suspension of finite-sizeprolate ellipsoids settling in
still fluid. Authors: X. Jiang,
C. Xu, L. Zhao
Flyer:
Click here to download.Information for VISA applicants
Conference participants who are not Chinese citizens may need a Chinese VISA to enter China.
More information at: https://www.visaforchina.org/.
Please, note that China is trialling visa-free travel for citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia for a year.
From December to 30 November 2024, ordinary passport holders from these countries can do business or travel in China without a visa for up to 15 days.
Types of VISA:
VISA F (business VISA): For visitors who are travelling to China on a study or lecture tour or
for a scientific conference for a period of no more than six months. To apply for a Visa F, a letter of
invitation from the host organisation is required. The letter of invitation to attend the BICTAM-CISM Symposium
wiil be made available to the invited speakers that have completed the registration process.
VISA L (tourist VISA): Issued to aliens who come to China for sightseeing, visiting relatives or other private
purposes. an invitation letter is NOT required for obtaining a Tourist VISA.
For a tourist applicant, in principle he/she shall evidence his/her financial capability of covering the
travelling expenses in China, and when necessary, provide the air, train or ship tickets to the heading country/region
after leaving China.
Participants can apply for a VISA at the Chinese embassy or consulate in their country of residence.
It is highly recommended that they apply for a Chinese VISA at least 1 month in advance.
To obtain the invitation letter, please contact Prof. Lihao Zhao (contact e-mail address: zhaolihao@tsinghua.edu.cn).
Please, note that the following information is needed to prepare the invitation letter:
• Your name and institution,
• A scanned copy of the front-page of your passport,
• Name of Chinese Embassy/Consulate General you will submit the application to,
• Emergency contact: name, address and phone number.
