The Canton Fair is a comprehensive multi – functional event of international importance

The Canton Fair, held in Guangzhou twice a year in spring and autumn since 1957, has over 50 years of history and is the most prestigious, largest-scale, comprehensive international trade fair with the largest attendance and business turnover in China. The Fair is a comprehensive multi – functional event of international importance.

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In order to visit the Canton Fair, you need to first get an Official Invitation. There are several ways to get an invitation, the easiest perhaps is if you already do business with a Chinese manufacturer, they can arrange it for you.
Once you have the official invitation you can then apply for a Business Visa. You can get a visa from the travel agent you are buying your flights to China from, or from a specialist visa company, or direct from the Chinese Embassy in London. It costs from ￡66 for UK citizens and you will need a photo, completed application form with the invitation, and valid passport.

When you arrive in Guangzhou before the fair, you will need to register and you can usually do this at your hotel, most of the business hotels offer this service. You’ll need a photo, 5cm x 4cm as well as your invitation and passport to get an entry badge, the IC card, which gives you free access to the exhibition.

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