Most foreign business visitors need a Chinese M (business) visa unless their nationality is covered by China's visa-free or mutual exemption policies. The M visa requires a passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 or more blank pages, a completed online visa application form and confirmation page, and an invitation letter. CRRE provides an invitation letter for visa applications, and reduced Chinese visa fees are in force until 31 December 2026.
Estimated cost: Reduced visa fees for the Chinese Embassy and Consulates are in effect until 31 December 2026, with different fee bands for Indian passport holders and other nationalities. Check the official consular portal for the current fee that applies to your passport before applying.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Apply several weeks before travel. Documents include a passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 or more blank pages, the visa application form and confirmation page, and an invitation letter. Request the CRRE invitation letter through crre-expo.com and carry proof of accommodation and return travel for the 25-27 November 2026 show dates.
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