Visa information

Foreign citizens can obtain a China visa from:

• Chinese embassies
• Consulates
• Visa offices
• Consular department of the office of Chinese Foreign Ministry.
• For further information, please consult the nearest China visa authorities in your country.
• In the US, contact the Embassy of People's Republic of China

Resources:

Most international travelers will need a Chinese visa to enter the country.

• Learn about short-term visa-free travel to China: Visa-free Transit Policy
• Online Visa: Application Form 
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Find Chinese Embassy

To request an invitation letter for your visa application, submit a Visa Invitation Letter Request Form as soon as possible. SPIE will stop issuing invitation letters 2 weeks before the event.