In order to facilitate the participation of foreign guests, exhibitors and business representatives invited to Shanghai for relevant events and activities, the Exit-Entry Administration Corps of Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau provides convenient entry-exit services. The above-mentionedpersonnel can, through a sponsoring entity within China, log in tothe Government Online-offline Shanghai or the Online Platform for Government Affairs of the Exit-Entry Administration Corps of Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau at:

http://gaj.sh.gov.cn/crj/qyfw/ka/gq or http://gaj.sh.gov.cn/crj/qyfw/ka/dzqz, to apply for an electronic port visa to enter China for relevant activities.

The specific application process is as follows:

The application unit shall log into the electronic port visa application system to upload application materials and applicant information → The Port Visa Authority will process and review the application in the system → After approval, the applicant unit will receive a notification of payment and payment code → Once the visa fee is paid, the Port Visa Authority will issue the visa and send the visa notification and the electronic visa PDF file → The applicant unit can download the PDF file and send it to the applicant → The applicant presents the electronic visa at the border inspection authority for verification and entry.

The electronic port visa is valid for a single entry only. The entry validity period does not exceed 15 days, and the maximum stay period does not exceed 30 days. Entry is limited to Shanghai ports, but exit is allowed from any open port nationwide.