Taxes A 15% surcharge, including government tax, is applicable in most hotels and some private restaurants.
Tipping
Many mid-range and top-end restaurants include their own service charge that varies. Officially, tipping is considered inappropriate and is discouraged.
Business Hours
Bank Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday
Office Hours: 9am to 6pm, Monday through Friday
Shop Hours: 10am to 10pm daily
Public Health
Visitors entering China are required to complete a health declaration form. Check with your local doctor or health care professional about vaccination requirements before you plan your trip. The organizer recommends you drink only boiled or bottled water during your stay in Shanghai.
Invitation
An official invitation letter can be issued via this website. However, this invitation implies no obligation, financial or otherwise, by the Congress. With this invitation letter, you can go to the nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate to apply for an entry visa(s). If any problem arises, please contact the Secretariat of the Congress for assistance (use our 'contact' page).
Visas
Prior to booking flights, registrants are strongly advised to confirm with their travel agent whether they require a Visa to travel to China. Information about Visa requirements can be found on the World Travel Guide website:
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/58/passport_visa/Far-East-Asia/China.html
ComtecMed will not be responsible for any cancellations or delays caused by authorities due to a lack of Visa or other required documentation.Liability and Insurance
The Congress Organizer cannot accept liability for personal accidents, nor loss of, or damage to private property of participants, either during or directly arising from
The 1st Asia Pacific Congress on Controversies to Consensus in Diabetes, Obesity and Hypertension (CODHy). Participants should make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.