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Visa Requests
How to get the Visa?
For a non-Chinese citizen, a visa is required to enter China. You can apply for a visa at the Chinese Embassy/Consulate of the region in which you live. Hong Kong and Taiwan residents need to acquire entry passes.
To avoid uncertainty and to allow sufficient time for the processing of your visa application, it is highly recommended that you apply for a visa no less than one month before your intended entering date. Please visit the website of the Chinese Embassy in your country for official instructions.
You may also refer to the following useful link for frequent asked questions (FAQs) or for more information about Chinese visa application:
http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/visas/faq/Invitation Letters of PHM Ji’nan China 2026
An invitation letter can be sent to the attendees who have registered for the Conference/Workshop. Please send your request with the following information to the PHM Ji’nan 2026 email: isoe@icphm.org
- Attendee’s First Name, Middle Name (if applicable), and Last Name
- Accepted paper ID and paper title (if applicable)
- Nationality, passport number, and date of birth
- Corresponding address, affiliation, and contact information
- Email address
- Conference/Workshop registration record
In case of questions, issues, special requirements, or if the above procedure does not apply in your case, please do not hesitate to contact us at isoe@icphm.org.
About Ji'nan
Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province, is one of eastern China's most historic and culturally vibrant cities. Known as the "City of Springs," Jinan is famous for its natural artesian springs, scenic lakes, rich cultural heritage, and rapidly developing modern economy.
With a history spanning over 2,600 years, Jinan has been an important political, economic, and cultural center since ancient times. It was a key city during the Zhou, Han, Sui, and Tang dynasties and remains a significant hub for transportation, education, and technology today.
Jinan's most iconic attraction is the Baotu Spring (趵突泉), celebrated for its crystal-clear water and constant flow, which has inspired poets and scholars for centuries. Other major landmarks include Daming Lake, the historic Qianfoshan (Thousand Buddha Mountain), and the charming Old Commercial Street of Furong.
Today, Jinan is a dynamic metropolis with a strong modern economy driven by AI, IT, pharmaceuticals, heavy manufacturing, and education. The city hosts prestigious universities such as Shandong University and features a rapidly expanding transportation network including high-speed rail and modern urban transit, along with a growing innovation ecosystem that attracts tech startups and researchers.
