Tips: Prospective attendees from most countries will be required to obtain a visa to enter the People's Republic of China.The organizing committee advises the participants to
1. Apply for Visa at least one month ahead of time
2. Apply Tourism visa (L Visa)to participate in ABS2018

About 144-hour visa free Transit
Since January 30th, 2016, 144 hour visa free transit policy has been carried out in Zhejiang Province to facilitate international travelers. Passengers from 51 countries, who holds an onward ticket with a confirmed seat and date as well as a valid visa to a third country or region,could apply for 144-hour visa-free Transit. More details could be found via https://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/free-transit-144hour.htm.

Visa Application
1. In case that the invitation letter is needed for visa application, Here below comes the invitation letter template for you to fill in. After fill in, please send to abs@absconf.org. We would sign and stamp on the invitation letter for your convenience after confirmation.

2. Participants who have obtained invitation letters may take the invitation letters, passport with valid period of over half a year, completed visa application form (available at local Chinese Embassy) and photos to the Chinese Embassy Visa Office for visa application.

For detailed information, please consult the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China and nearest Chinese Embassies. Some Chinese Embassies websites are listed below:

Chinese Embassy in Australia
Chinese Embassy in Austria
Chinese Embassy in Belgium
Chinese Embassy in Brazil
Chinese Embassy in Canada
Chinese Embassy in Denmark
Chinese Embassy in France
Chinese Embassy in Germany
Chinese Embassy in India
Chinese Embassy in Italy
Chinese Embassy in Japan
Chinese Embassy in Mexico
Chinese Embassy in New Zealand
Chinese Embassy in Norway
Chinese Embassy in Poland
Chinese Embassy in R.O.K. (the Republic of Korea)
Chinese Embassy in Russia
Chinese Embassy in Singapore
Chinese Embassy in South Africa
Chinese Embassy in Spain
Chinese Embassy in Switzerland
Chinese Embassy in Thailand
Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom
Chinese Embassy in the United States of America
Chinese Embassy in Ukraine