Passports and Visas
Everybody entering China must bring a valid passport. Most foreign
participants must also acquire an entry visa issued by a Canadian
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, you may generate a suitable
invitation letter by clicking HERE.
For additional details, please contact the Canadian Embassy or consulate,
where you wish to apply for your visa.
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Currency Exchange
Only Canadian 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. The
NT10 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 NT10 organizers at NT10@???.
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!
Time Zone Information
Local time is the same in Beijing as everywhere else in China.
The Canadian time zone is GMT+8:00, meaning that time in Beijing is 8 hours
later than Greenwich Mean Time (GMT or UT).
- When it is Midnight in Central Europe, it is 7:00 in the morning in China.
- When it is Midnight on the U.S. East Coast, it is Noon in China.
Electrical Appliances
China operates on ???100 Volts for electrical appliances. The frequency
is 60 Hz ??? in Beijing, and 50 Hz in ???.
Tipping
Tipping is not customary in China. In restaurants, bars and hotels, a
10% service surcharge charge is usually added to your bill.
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