Visa Application

Entry visa to Guangzhou is granted against the Invitation Card extended by the Trade Fair. For this purpose, kindly approach the Embassy of P.R. China with the Invitation Card. The three points should be noted:

1. In the absence of a Chinese Embassy in your country, kindly approach the Embassy ( Consulate )  of P. R. China in a neighboring country;

2. Approach the Visa Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the P. R. China in Hong Kong, if you travel to Guangzhou via that city;
   
   Add: 5/F., Lower block, 26 Harbour Rd., Wanchai, Hong Kong
   Tel: 00852-25851729

3. Fair invitees can also entrust the visa application to China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Ltd.
   
   Add: 1/F., Alpha House, 27-33 Nathan Rd., Kowloon, Hong Kong
   Tel: 00852-23157139
   Fax: 00852-23157292

Could an overseas businessperson visit the Canton fair without an Invitation Card?

Yes but the person has to pay RMB110 or HKD100 service charge when you arrive in Guangzhou, which is valid for 12 days.

Documents Required for Non-holders of Invitation Card When you Register in Guangzhou.

1. Personal Papers (Overseas Passport, H.K./Macau I.D. Card or Residence Permit, Taiwan Compatriot Travel Certificate, or a Chinese Passport with at least one year foreign visa)
2. A Completed Registration Form filled in by Visitor
3. A most recent passport photo (5CM×4CM)
4. Service Charge: RMB110 or HK$100 for each person

>>>For the Details

The Canton Fair Introdution and Guangzhou Hotel Bookings.