Passports and Visas
Everybody entering China must bring a valid passport. Most foreign participants must also acquire an entry visa issued by a Chinese consulate in his/her country. Plan well ahead of time, since issuing entry visa may take weeks. In general, the applicant must apply in person.
After you have paid the registration fee, please complete "Incoming Overseas Scholars Application Form for Visa F" and sent it to nt09@flotu.org.Then you can get the invitation letter for visa. For additional details, please contact the Chinese Embassy or consulate, where you wish to apply for your visa.
Note: The participants from Taiwan,
需要您發送一份中文簡歷到nt09@flotu.org，簡歷內容包括：姓名，性別，工作單位，聯繫方式，不同時間的任職與教育情況，以及發表的相關論文等事宜。
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Currency Exchange
Only Chinese Yuan are acceptable as currency at stores and restaurants.
You can exchange money at the airport or a bank. Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
can be found at the airport and throughout the city.
Insurance
Participants are advised to takes care of their own personal insurance.
NT09 organizers will carry no responsibility in case of an accident, sickness,
theft or other property damage.
Emergency Contact Information
Emergency contact to participants can be arranged as follows:
- Email the NT09 organizers at nt09@flotu.org.
Provide your own name and contact information, the name of the participant and the
nature of the emergency.
- Call +86-????? and provide your own name and contact information,
the name of the participant and the nature of the emergency.
Please consider the
time difference with respect to your local time!
Tipping is not customary in China. In restaurants, bars and hotels, a
10% service surcharge charge is usually added to your bill.
