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Share your documents
Send your passport copy, photo and travel dates on WhatsApp — it takes two minutes.
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We prepare & apply
We complete your forms, handle any invitation letter and submit to the China visa centre (CVASC).
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Collect your visa
Your China visa is ready in about 4–6 working days. We keep you posted at every step.

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International buyers and exhibitors at the Canton Fair trade show in Guangzhou

Fair on now

Canton Fair Special Visa

Applications open now — 140th Canton Fair

The fair is on now (15 Oct – 4 Nov 2026) in Guangzhou. We can still fast-track your M visa or advise a port-visa / 240-hour transit route.

Official invitation letter handled
Business (M) visa handled
Buyer registration & badge
Timed to your fair phase

Canton Fair visa Ask about the fair

140th session · Autumn 2026

The Canton Fair, phase by phase

The 140th Canton Fair runs 15 Oct – 4 Nov 2026 in Guangzhou — but not as one continuous event. It is three separate five-day phases, and the halls are stripped and re-fitted between them. If your goods sit in Phase 3, flying in for Phase 1 shows you an empty hall. Tell us what you buy and we will put you in the right week — and time the visa to it.

3: Five-day phases
54: Sections in 13 categories
~32,000: Exhibitors
310,000+: Overseas buyers

Phase 1

Advanced Manufacturing

15 – 19 Oct 2026

Electronics & Appliances: Household Electrical Appliances · Consumer Electronics & Information Products
Machinery & Manufacturing: Industrial Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing · Processing Machinery & Equipment · Power Machinery & Electric Power · General Machinery & Mechanical Basic Parts · Construction Machinery · Agricultural Machinery · New Materials & Chemical Products
Vehicles & Two Wheels: New Energy Vehicles & Smart Mobility · Vehicles · Vehicle Spare Parts · Motorcycles · Bicycles
Lighting & Electrical: Lighting Equipment · Electronic & Electrical Products · New Energy Resources
Hardware & Tools: Hardware · Tools · Service Robots

Apply by 29 Sep 2026 to be safe

Apply for Phase 1

Phase 2

Quality Home Life

On now

23 – 27 Oct 2026

Building & Furniture: Building Materials · Sanitary Equipment · Furniture · Prefabricated Buildings
Housewares: Ceramics · Kitchenware & Tableware · Household Items · Glass Artware · Gardening Products
Gifts & Decorations: Home Decorations · Gifts & Premiums · Clocks & Watches · Fashion Jewellery · Weaving, Rattan & Iron Arts

Apply by 7 Oct 2026 to be safe

Apply for Phase 2

Phase 3

Better Life

31 Oct – 4 Nov 2026

Toys & Children's Products: Toys · Children's Products · Maternity & Baby Products
Fashion: Men's & Women's Clothing · Shoes · Cases & Bags · Fashion Accessories & Fur
Home Textiles: Home Textiles · Carpets & Tapestry · Textiles & Fabrics
Health & Recreation: Medicines & Health Products · Medical Devices & Dressings · Personal Care Products · Sports, Travel & Recreation · Pet Products · Intelligent Health
Food & Specialties: Food · Traditional Chinese Products
Office & Stationery: Office Supplies · Stationery

Apply by 15 Oct 2026 to be safe

Apply for Phase 3

All three phases run at the China Import & Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex), Pazhou, Guangzhou, open 09:30 – 18:00. The halls close for changeover on 20–22 October and 28–30 October — buying across two phases means a long stay or two trips.

Officially 54 sections across 13 categories; those listed are the main ones on each floor. Confirm on cantonfair.org.cn before booking travel.

What you'll experience in China

From the Great Wall to Shanghai's skyline and the world's biggest trade fair — your visa is the first step. We handle the paperwork so you can focus on the trip.

Before you apply

What you actually need

1

Visa application form

Completed online in COVA, printed and signed. We fill and check it for you.
2

Passport + bio-page copy

Valid more than six months with blank pages. Hold more than one nationality? All passports must be produced.
3

Two photos, 48 × 33 mm

Colour, plain white background, taken within the last six months. No borders, no glasses.
4

Emirates ID copy

Non-UAE nationals also need a residence visa copy issued six months ago or earlier — or a tenancy contract.
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NOC from your UAE sponsor

With the sponsor's passport copy. Applicants under 18 need an NOC from both parents plus both passport copies.
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Supporting documents for your visa type

Tourist (L): return tickets and hotel booking, or a personal invitation. Business (M) and Canton Fair: an invitation from your Chinese trade partner or the fair itself.

What you do not need

No bank statement or proof of funds
No minimum balance — the “AED 15,000” rule quoted online is not official
No salary certificate or employment letter
No appointment — the centre takes walk-ins

Checked against the visa centre, the Consulate-General and the official visa notice.

Why apply with Holidayys

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China visa FAQs

Do all UAE residents need a China visa?

No. Emirati and other GCC passport holders are visa-free to China for up to 30 days. These services are for non-GCC UAE residents (e.g. Indian, Pakistani, Filipino or Egyptian passports) who still need a visa.

What is the Canton Fair “special” visa?

It is a business (M) visa issued on the Canton Fair’s official invitation letter. We obtain the invitation, complete your buyer registration and entry badge, and submit your visa — timed to your fair phase.

How many phases does the Canton Fair have, and what is in each?

Three, each five days. Phase 1 (15 – 19 Oct 2026) is Advanced Manufacturing — electronics, appliances, machinery, vehicles, lighting and hardware. Phase 2 (23 – 27 Oct 2026) is Quality Home Life — furniture, ceramics, kitchenware, building materials, gifts and decorations. Phase 3 (31 Oct – 4 Nov 2026) is Better Life — clothing, shoes, bags, textiles, toys, food, personal care and office supplies. Across the session there are 54 exhibition sections in 13 categories.

When exactly is the 140th Canton Fair, and when should I apply?

15 Oct – 4 Nov 2026 at the China Import & Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex) in Pazhou, Guangzhou, open 09:30 – 18:00. The halls close between phases (20–22 October and 28–30 October), so those are not visiting days. Apply by 29 Sep 2026 for Phase 1, 7 Oct 2026 for Phase 2 and 15 Oct 2026 for Phase 3. Later than that is still worth asking about.

Do I need a bank statement or a minimum balance?

No. There is no financial requirement in any official source — not the visa centre notice, not the centre’s visa pages, not the Consulate-General. The “AED 15,000 average balance” figure circulating on UAE agency sites is not an official rule.

Tourist (L) or business (M) — which do I need?

Choose the tourist (L) visa for leisure travel, and the business (M) visa for meetings, trade and supplier visits. Attending the Canton Fair? Use our Canton Fair Special Visa.

Can I get a 10-year multiple-entry China visa?

Some nationalities qualify for a 10-year multiple-entry visa. Share your passport and we’ll confirm your eligibility before applying.

How long does it take?

Standard processing is about 4–6 working days once documents are ready. Ask us about urgent options.

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