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Visa information

As of 2026, China has a visa-free policy for citizens of 50 countries. Check the following link for details:

https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147463/c183390/content.html

If you do need a visa, you can apply for a tourist one (type L), following these instructions

https://english.shanghai.gov.cn/en-visas/20231213/5ce63210a6f943a7822a48ff12b11b27.html

Alternatively, you can apply for a type F visa, which applies to academic exchanges. In that case, you will need an invitation letter from us. Please email sonnenfeld@sjtu.edu.cn with the following information:

1. Full Name (as shown in your passport)
2. Passport Number
3. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
4. Passport Issued Country
5. Gender