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Getting to Intermodal Asia

Intermodal Asia 2026 will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center.

Please read this page carefully for details on visa applications and how to collect your visitor badge.

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Before your arrive

Visa and travel requirements

If you require a visa to enter China, you should start the process as early as possible. We can support your application with a "Letter of Participation" - simple request one upon registration. You will need to register for Intermodal Asia beforehand.

China offers 30-day visa-free travel to multiple countries, including: UK, Canada, Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Norway, Slovakia, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Russia, and Sweden.

You can learn more about which countries do and do not require a visa for entry into China here.

To request a letter to support your visa application, please click here. 

Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (also known as SWEECC) is located in the heart of Shanghai. It is about an hour from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and is easily accessible by both metro and bus.

Intermodal Asia Shuttle Bus
For those visitors unfamiliar with navigating Shanghai's taxi and travel system, this may be the most convenient and reliable option for you. Please note there is no need to reserve this service in advance.

Our complimentary shuttle bus schedule will be ready soon. 

By Metro
Exit 4, Yaohua Road Station, Line 7
Exit 4, China Art Museum, Line 8

By Public Bus
Several bus lines run through to SWEECC, 314, 787, 815, 610, 786.

Wednesday 22 April - Friday 24 April 2026

  • 22 April 2026: 09:00 - 17:00
  • 23 April 2026: 09:00 - 17:00
  • 24 April 2026: 09:00 - 15:00

Upon arrival

Badge collection and local travel

To help you navigate your way to Intermodal Asia, our complimentary shuttle bus service will run from the InterContinental Shanghai Expo to SWEECC (North, Halls 1 - 7) each day of the event. There is no need to reserve this service. The shuttle bus schedule will be ready soon.

Your badge collection experience at Intermodal Asia may be a little different to what you have experienced outside of China  before, so please do read this section carefully:

  1. Bring both your passport and registration code. Your code will be in confirmation email, and/or sent to you via sms. You will need to go to the North Square of SWEECC. Our shuttle bus service will drop you here.
  2. Head towards the Service Counter, which will have a desk labelled No ID Card / International Visitors.
  3. You will be prompted to use the facial recognition camera.
  4. Please then head up the stairs, to the second floor, where you will find the registration counter.
  5. You will then be able to collect your registration badge, providing that you have your registration code, which will be on your confirmation email or sent to you via sms.

If you have any any issues during this process, our friendly team will be onsite to assist.

  • Before you travel, we suggest preparing a list of your destinations in Mandarin, which can be given to taxi drivers or used to help navigate Shanghai. Here is the Mandarin for the SWEECC: 
  • 上海世博展览馆3号馆
    北广场
    上海市浦东新区博成路850号
  • Use apps such as DiDi – Greater China (China’s version of Uber) which offers an English interface. You can Download via Google Play or Download via Apple Store.
  • Here is a guide to payment services in China, ranging from mobile payments to bank cards and cash.
  • If you have any questions, please do speak to our team onsite. We're more than happy to help!