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Schengen (short-term) visa for the purpose of cultural/sport events
- List of supporting documents to be submitted by applicants travelling for the purpose of cultural/sport events
- Form
- Travel document
- Photograph
- Travel medical insurance
- Minors (under the age of 18):
- Student card and original letter of the school, mentioning:
- full address, telephone numbers of the school
- permission for absence
- name and function of the person giving the permission.
- notary certificate of family relation or proof of guardianship, legalised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
- when the minor is travelling alone or with only one parent: notary certificate of permission to travel from both parents or legal guardians (legalised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and when not in China, attested by the relevant authorities in the parents'/legal guardians' country of residence.
- Original invitation letter from the organiser of the event of the country of destination:
- On official paper, mentioning:
- purpose and duration of the stay
- detailed program and itinerary
- an indication of the costs of the study/sport and entity that will pay for them
- indication of lodging during the period of the intended stay.
- Original letter from the Chinese cultural or sports organisation (the letter must be in English or in Chinese and an English translation)
- On official paper with stamp, mentioning:
- full address and contacts of the organisation
- the name and position of the countersigning officer
- name, position, salary and years of employment (only for professionals)
- confirmation of participation
- entity that will pay for costs of travel and living
- copy of business licence (and an English translation)
