Visa & invitation support
Everything overseas exhibitors and buyers need to enter China for APES 2026 — check whether you need a visa, request an official invitation letter, and apply with confidence.
Visa service for exhibitors and visitors
Does my country need a visa to enter China?
29 countries with mutual visa-exemption agreements with ChinaCitizens from these countries are generally allowed to travel to China without a visa for a single stay of up to 30 days, or a cumulative stay of no more than 90 days within any 180 days, for the purposes of tourism, travel, business, and visiting family or friends.
Asia
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Kazakhstan
- Maldives
- Qatar
- Armenia
- Georgia
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Malaysia
- Azerbaijan
Europe
- Albania
- Belarus
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Serbia
- San Marino
Americas
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Barbados
- Bahamas
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Ecuador
- Suriname
Oceania
- Fiji
- Tonga
- Solomon Islands
- Samoa
Africa
- Seychelles
- Mauritius
China's visa-free policy — eligible countries
48 countries with unilateral visa-free travel to China (as of Dec. 2025)Citizens holding ordinary passports from the 48 listed countries can enjoy a 30-day unilateral visa-free stay in China for purposes such as business, tourism, family and friend visits, exchanges, and transit.
Asia
- Brunei Darussalam
- Republic of Korea
- Japan
- Saudi Arabia
- Oman
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
Europe
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Ireland
- Hungary
- Austria
- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- Poland
- Portugal
- Greece
- Cyprus
- Slovenia
- Slovakia
- Norway
- Finland
- Denmark
- Iceland
- Andorra
- Monaco
- Liechtenstein
- Bulgaria
- Romania
- Croatia
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Malta
- Estonia
- Latvia
- Russia
- Sweden
Americas
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Chile
- Peru
- Uruguay
Oceania
- Australia
- New Zealand
As of 2026, citizens of 90+ countries can enter China visa-free for 15–30 days, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, most EU member states, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and many others. Please verify your country's current entry status on the official Chinese Embassy website, as policies are subject to change. The homepage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China at www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/ (Missions Overseas → Chinese Embassies) links to your country's embassy, where you can download the visa application form and find detailed guidance on the application procedure.
How to apply for the APES 2026 invitation letter
Complete your free visitor registration and provide your personal and company details to qualify for an official invitation letter.
Send your completed details and a copy of your passport to our official email info@autopart-expo.com, or reach the team through our contact page.
Wait for the organizing committee to stamp the invitation letter and send it back to you by email — usually within 2–3 business days.
Please note
- We provide this service only to trade visitors, buyers, media, and associations attending the exhibition.
- We can only issue standard exhibition invitation letters.
- Processing takes 2–3 business days. We strongly recommend applying more than a month before departure. Under the current policy, an official invitation letter is required for foreign nationals applying for a China visa.
China Business Visa (M visa) application guide
For countries not covered by China's visa-free policy, apply for a Chinese Business Visa (M visa) at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your country. Your APES 2026 official invitation letter can be used as supporting documentation for the application.
Your visa journey at a glance
Pre-register
Complete your free visitor registration to qualify for an invitation letter.
Request invitation
Submit your passport details to receive an official APES invitation letter.
Apply for visa
Apply for a China business (M) visa at your local embassy with the letter.
Travel & attend
Arrive in Shanghai and collect your badge at the venue.
Good to know
Invitation letters are issued to registered trade buyers only. Apply early — visa processing times vary by country. The invitation letter does not guarantee visa approval, which remains at the discretion of the issuing authority.