Canton Fair has two kinds of Invitation Card for visitors. One is called E-invitation Card and the other is Paper Invitation Card. Usually the invitation card can be applied before March 30th (Spring Fair) and before September 30th (Autumn Fair). Paper Invitation Card: This type of invitation card is a precondition for those who apply for visa to China. One card can be shared by three representatives from the same company. A copied one is invalid. It is sent in the way of mailing.
E-invitation: Another type of official invitation extended by the Fair. It will be sent to you by email. A printed one can be shared by a group of representatives from the same company. A copied one is valid. If you hold an Invitation Card, you could:
a. receive the entry visa to Guangzhou (only Paper Invitation Card allowed).
b. get registered and receive a free entrance pass to the Fair.
c. receive a set of Directories of Chinese Export Commodities Fair's Exhibitors (one set fo