Visa Policy Information
We are excited to host scholars, professionals, and enthusiasts from around the globe. If you’re planning to attend BigDIA 2023 and are not a a Mainland China resident, you may need a visa. Here’s what you need to know about the visa policy and exemptions.
Visa Requirements
Foreign nationals from most countries will require a visa to enter Mainland China. Please consult your nearest Chinese consulate or embassy to understand the specific visa requirements applicable to your country.
Visa-Free Entry Policy
Good news! If you are a citizen of one of the following 59 countries, you can take advantage of the Visa-Free Entry Policy: (Above is a map highlighting countries that enjoy visa-free entry to Mainland China)
- Russia, the UK, France, Germany, Norway, Ukraine, Italy, Austria, Finland, Holland, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Belgium, Czech, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Monaco, and Belarus.
Special Visa-Free Duration:
- Up to 15 days: Brunei, Singapore, and Japan
- Up to 30 days: United Arab Emirates and Serbia
For attendees from these countries, no advance visa arrangements are required. Just bring your passport and come!