entry visas for attendance at a conference in shanghai

Question

My wife and I want to attend a conference in Shanghai in August.  What do we need to apply for?We live in Quebec City; the closest embassy is Ottawa.  So, allowing for applications and sending papers back and forth, how much time should be planned to get the necessary documentation?Thank you.

Judy · Answer

Hi, Luke! Is the conference of business nature? If so, you should apply for an M type. If it’s for cultural exchange, academic research, or something like this, you should apply for an F type. It takes about ten working days if you submit the application and get your passport back via posts.

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