Visa requirements are different according to each country. Visitors to Hong Kong must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months before the planned departure date to Hong Kong. Visitors from most countries are not required to obtain visas and can stay for periods varying from seven days to 180 days, depending on nationality. Please check the web site of the Hong Kong Immigration Department and the Chinese embassy or consulate to find out whether you need to apply for an entry visa to Hong Kong.
If you need a Letter of Invitation to apply for a visa to attend the Conference, please send the following information to the Conference Secretariat by email asia2009@hku.hk:
1. Your name as it appears in your passport
2. Your position
3. Your affiliation/organization
4. Your address to receive the letter
5. Email address for receiving the Letter of Invitation (PDF)
6. Your passport number
Letter of Invitation will only be sent to participants who have registered and paid for the Conference. If you pay for the Conference and your visa is denied, the Conference will refund your registration fee less a nominal handling charge. If you have additional queries about passport and visa, please consult the local Chinese Consulate or your travel agency.
Please be advised that the Letter of Invitation is to assist you in your visa application to attend the Conference. It should be understood, however, that such an invitation is not a commitment on the part of the Conference Organizer to provide any financial support in attending the Conference.