China requires a visa for many nationalities, but business visitors to Bakery China 2027 have three practical routes: (1) 30-day unilateral visa-free entry for passport holders of a growing list of countries (e.g. France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, Hungary, Luxembourg, Malaysia, plus several Asia-Pacific and Latin American states) — the policy was extended through 31 Dec 2026, so confirm it still applies for May 2027 travel; (2) 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit for nationals of 55 eligible countries routing to a third country via Shanghai Pudong (PVG) or Hongqiao (SHA), with a confirmed onward ticket; (3) an M (business) visa issued through the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre for everyone else, typically 4–7 working days and USD 60–185 depending on nationality (USD 185 for US citizens). Apply at least 4–6 weeks before travel; exhibitors should request invitation letters from the organiser.
Estimated cost: 取决于签证类型和国籍(请查询官方网站)。
Processing: 因国籍而异;请在出行前数周申请。
China 将 30 天免签政策延长至 31 Dec 2026;在预订前请确认您的护照是否符合资格,以及该政策在 2027 年 May 的旅行期间是否仍然有效。该政策要求持有前往第三国的确认后续机票(不得返回出发国)并在允许区域内旅行;在停留期间允许进行商务会面。
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