— WATERTECH CHINA
Water Industry Event
Visitor Guide
VISA & ENTRY INFORMATION
You may not need a visa to visit WATERTECH. Check which option applies to your trip.
Visa-Free Entry
Europe (35 countries)
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Asia (7 countries)
Bahrain, Brunei, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea
Americas (6 countries)
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Peru, Uruguay
Oceania (2 countries)
Australia, New Zealand
240-Hour Visa-Free Transit
Europe (40 Countries)
Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Asia (9 Countries)
Brunei, Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, Japan, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Vietnam
Americas (6 Countries)
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, United States
Oceania (2 Countries)
Australia, New Zealand
Not on the list above? Apply for a Chinese Visa
Visitors who are not covered by China's visa-free policies should apply for the appropriate Chinese visa before travelling.
Requirements vary by country — please check with your local Chinese Embassy or Consulate.
Need a visa? We can help.
WATERTECH can provide a free visa invitation letter to support your visa application.
* Note: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date.
China's Visa-Free Policy for Foreigners
China offers a visa-free entry policy for citizens of 85 countries holding ordinary passports. These individuals can enter China for
business, tourism, visiting family and friends, exchange visits, or transit, with a maximum stay of 30 days.
Up to 30 Days
Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Russia
Visa Free for Short-Term Travel
Albania, United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dominica, Ecuador, Fiji, Grenada, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Maldives, Mauritius, Samoa, Serbia, Seychelles, San Marino, Suriname, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Tonga, Uzbekistan, Singapore, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Malaysia
240 Hours
Czech Republic, Lithuania, Sweden, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United States, Canada, Mexico, Indonesia
Accommodation
Let our official travel partner help you secure quality accommodations during your visit to WATERTECH CHINA.
Enjoy special rates at carefully selected hotels near the exhibition venue, ensuring comfort,
convenience, and peace of mind throughout your stay.
✅ Prime locations
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Transportation
Plan your trip using this quick transportation guide to the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), Shanghai — the official venue of WATERTECH CHINA 2027.
Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
By Metro — Recommended
Line 2 → Longyang Road Station 10-minute walk or venue shuttle to Entrance Hall 1
Line 7 → Huamu Road Station 8-minute walk to Entrance Hall 2
By Taxi / Car
Ride-Hailing Destination: Shanghai New International Expo Center(SNIEC) 上海新国际博览中心
