You can request an invitation letter during the registration process using the below template, and sent the file to liuzizhen@cast.org.cn. The secretariat will send you an invitation after confirmation. This personal invitation is intended to facilitate travel and visa arrangements for registered participants. Visa applications are the sole responsibility of participants.

CLEO-PR 2026_Invitation Letter Request Form.docx

China Visa Application Service CenterMinistry of Foreign Affairs

240-hour Visa-Free Transit Policy

What is China 240-Hour Visa Free Transit Policy? - Citizens of 55 countries who holdan ordinary passport with at least 3 months of validity and an onward flight, train, orcruise ticket to a third country (or region) within 240 hours can transit in designatedareas of 24 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in China's Mainlandfor up to 240 hours without a visa.

Which countries' citizens are eligible for China's visa-free transit policy?

What are the requirements for China's visa-free transit policy?

As per the requirements of China's National lmmigration Authority (NlA), peopleapplying for the 240-hour visa-free transit must have:

• A valid passport or another international travel document that is valid for morethan three months from the arrival date;

• An interline ticket (connecting ticket) with the confirmed departure date andseat number leaving for a third country or region within 144 hours; andc. 

• The landing card for foreigners in transit that is filled out upon arrival in China.You may also be required to answer some questions at immigration control uponarrival.

How can foreigners who meet the conditions apply for the 240-hour visa-freetransit policy?

Eligible travelers can show their valid entry and exit documents and a connectingticket with a confirmed date and seat to a third country (or region) within 240 hoursto the staff of the transportation vehicle at check-in. The person in charge of thetransportation vehicle will report to the border inspection before arriving at the port.After verification, the border inspection will handle the 144-hour visa-free transitprocedures.