HZ info, The 139th Canton Fair (April 15 to May 5, 2026) focuses on the core processes such as the Chinese accompanying certificate, certificate application for Chinese personnel of foreign-invested enterprise representative offices in China, and certificate application for mainland Chinese citizens with valid overseas work visas. It fully implements full-link paperless and intelligent management, and simultaneously upgrades systems such as identity verification and quota control.

I. Core Reform: Comprehensive Adjustment of Certificates for Chinese Accompanying Personnel

1. Major Changes in Certificate Types

2. Eligibility Red Lines for Certificate Application (Strictly Prohibited)

1. Concurrent Exhibition Conflict Restriction: During the same exhibition period, personnel who have successfully applied for the "Exhibitor Certificate" or "Exhibition Representative Certificate" cannot apply for purchasing-related certificates simultaneously, and each person can only hold one type of valid certificate.

2. Process Mutual Exclusion Restriction: Personnel who have applied for the "Exhibition Setup and Dismantling Certificate", or those whose applications for exhibition-related certificates (Exhibitor Certificate, Exhibition Representative Certificate) have been rejected, cannot transfer to apply for the Purchasing Representative Certificate in the current period.

3. Certificate Control Requirements: It is strictly prohibited to transfer certificates across exhibition periods or enterprises; any violation found will result in the cancellation of the current participation qualification.

3. Application Time

Pre-registration for the new certificate will be officially opened in April 2026. The specific entrance and operation guidelines are subject to the subsequent notice on the Canton Fair official website and official APP.

II. New Rules for Certificate Application for Chinese Personnel of Foreign-Invested Enterprise Representative Offices in China

1. Application Time

Registration Period: March 13 to March 31, 2026. Failure to submit materials within the deadline will be regarded as automatic abandonment, and there is no supplementary application channel.

2. Review Mechanism (Dual Review System)

1. Unit Review (Review Once Every Two Sessions)

The following original and electronic materials must be submitted to ensure the authenticity and validity of the information:

- Registration Certificate of the Foreign-Invested Enterprise Representative Office in China

- Identity Certificate of the Chief Representative

- Audited Latest Annual Expense and Income Report

2. Personal Review (Review Once Per Session)

- Personal ID Card, Business Card, Recent ID Photo

- Work Certificate issued by the Representative Office and relevant certification documents from the dispatching unit

3. New Core Requirements for This Session

Compulsory Verification of Social Security Payment Records: It is required to provide the detailed social security payment records during the period of employment at the representative office. The social security information must be completely consistent with the work certificate and dispatch information; otherwise, the review will not be passed.

3. Quota and Fee (Major Adjustment)

- Each foreign-invested enterprise representative office in China can obtain 4 free certificate application quotas, with no additional paid quotas.

- Starting from this session, the paid certificate application channel will be completely cancelled, and all certificate application needs will be allocated from the free quotas.

III. Green Channel for Certificate Application for Mainland Chinese Citizens with Valid Overseas Work Visas

1. Application Time

Registration Period: March 13 to May 5, 2026, covering the entire exhibition period to meet the certificate application needs of personnel entering the country at different times.

2. Declaration Conditions and Required Materials

1. Identity Qualification Requirements

- Hold a mainland resident ID card and a Chinese passport; residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions need to provide a Hong Kong/Macao Pass or Taiwan Pass.

- Hold a valid overseas work visa for 1 year or more, and the visa must be within the validity period.

- The date of the latest entry record must be no earlier than February 1, 2026, and the original entry record certificate must be provided.

3. Application Benefits and Special Reminders

- After completing online pre-registration and passing the review, you can go to the Canton Fair Certificate Center to apply for the certificate free of charge.

- Strict On-site Verification: During the certificate application, all the above original materials and original entry records must be inspected one by one. If the materials are incomplete or the information is inconsistent, the certificate will not be issued on site.

IV. Policies for Certificate Application for Domestic Purchasers

1. Qualification Threshold

Only domestic registered enterprises engaged in import business with an annual turnover of ≥ 50 million yuan, whose business scope matches the category of the Canton Fair exhibition area, and are not exhibitors of this session are eligible to apply.

3. Key Rules

1. Free certificates are valid for the entire exhibition period, while paid certificates are handled on a daily basis; repeated applications are required for non-consecutive participation.

2. Replacement for Lost Certificates: A production cost of 200 yuan per card will be charged, and each certificate can only be replaced once.

3. Once the certificate application is approved, it cannot be revoked; no refund will be given if the participant gives up participation due to personal reasons after paying the fee.

V. Upgrade of Full-Scenario Certificate Application Services (General)

1. Intelligent Certificate Application System (Full-Link Paperless)

- The entire process of application, review, certificate production and verification is online, without the need to submit paper materials.

- Supports face recognition + QR code dual fast entry to improve participation efficiency.

- The review system has been upgraded to "one-click submission and intelligent verification", which automatically identifies material errors, duplicate information and other issues, reducing repeated submissions.

2. Optimization of Certificate Application Channels and Terminals

1. Exhibition Hall Self-Service Terminals: More than 100 new intelligent all-in-one machines are added, supporting card swiping and QR code scanning operations to print electronic certificates on the spot.

2. Remote Multi-Point Certificate Application: Certificate application points are set up at Baiyun Airport, Guangzhou South Railway Station, Hong Kong and Macao ports, and designated cooperative hotels to achieve on-arrival processing and nearby certificate collection.

3. Integration of Certificate Application Points: The original certificate application points in Area A and Area D are uniformly moved to the Area D Login Hall, which will be officially put into use in March 2026.

3. Fee Reduction Policies (Construction/Exhibition Layout)

- Construction Personnel Certificate: The fee is reduced from 40 yuan/card to 30 yuan/card, and the 1000 yuan certificate application deposit is cancelled to reduce the burden on enterprises.

- Truck Certificate: Fully implement electronic management; after the enterprise passes the online review, it can print the electronic certificate independently without collecting the physical certificate on site.

VI. Overview of Application Processes by Identity

1. Chinese Accompanying Personnel of Foreign Purchasers

1. Starting from April 2026, enter the pre-registration channel for the "Foreign Purchaser Accompanying Personnel Certificate" through the Canton Fair official website/APP.

2. Bind the corresponding foreign purchaser's information, upload relevant materials and submit for review.

3. After passing the review, go to the designated certificate application point to verify the original documents and collect the certificate on site.

2. Chinese Personnel of Foreign-Invested Enterprise Representative Offices in China

1. From March 13 to March 31, submit unit qualification materials + personal materials (including social security records) online.

2. Wait for the review result; after passing the review, the free certificate application quota will be allocated.

3. Collect the certificate as instructed, with no need to pay any fees.

3. Mainland Chinese Citizens with Overseas Work Visas

1. From March 13 to May 5, declare online and upload electronic versions of passport, visa, entry record and other materials.

2. After passing the review, carry all original materials to the certificate center for processing.

3. After the on-site verification is correct, collect the certificate free of charge.

4. Domestic Purchasers

1. The enterprise completes the registration, submits the business license, annual turnover certificate and other materials to obtain the official invitation code.

2. Register online with the invitation code and confirm the free/paid quota according to the enterprise level.

3. After paying the fee or confirming the free qualification, apply for the electronic certificate online and collect the certificate with the code.