Letters of Invitation

For those planning to attend China Fisheries & Seafood Expo, we understand that obtaining a visa can be a crucial step. We are pleased to assist you in acquiring letters of invitation from The China Ministry of Agriculture, which can help facilitate your visa application process.

Exhibitors and visitors attending CFSE can request a letter of invitation, which supports their application for a single-entry business visa from Chinese embassies and consulates.

In line with China’s commitment to promoting international trade shows like CFSE, the country has recently introduced expedited visa procedures. These measures aim to steamline the process for foreign national traveling to China for business purposes.

It is worth noting that some countries and regions offer tourist visas, which may be easier to obtain and often do not require a letter of invitation. We highly recommend exploring this option for your travel to China whenever feasible.

Please be aware that Chinese visa policies and requirements vary depending on your country of residence. While Sea Fare Expositions strives to facilitate the visa process, we cannot guarantee that letters of invitation issued by The Ministry of Agriculture will be accepted by all Chinese embassies and consulates.

Please remember to submit your request for letters of invitation early, as the typical processing time is 14 – 21 business days.

REGISTER / LOGIN TO REQUEST LETTERS OF INVITATION
Tutorials

How to Request Letters

  1. Using the link above, log in to the CFSE Global Marketplace.
  2. Once logged in, click your username near the top right corner and then click Exhibitor Workspace.
  3. Click Badges / Letter of Invitation in the left menu.
  4. Register for your CFSE entry badge.
  5. Find your badge entry in the list and click the Apply button in the Visa Invitation Letter column to complete your request.

Letter Processing

  • Typical processing time is 14 – 21 business days. All letters are processed as quickly as possible.
  • Letters of invitation are provided by our partner, CCPIT-ASC. They are processed in China and must go through several stages of verification and issuance
  • CCPIT-ASC does not update us on the status of individual letters.

Required Documents

  • Your valid, current passport
    • Check the expiration date!  You must have 6 months remaining before the expiration date on the day of your entry into China.

Please contact letters@seafare.com for any questions.

*Letter of invitation requests are subject to verification and a background check performed by Chinese authorities. There are no refunds for letter of invitation requests denied by the Chinese Government.