How can foreign family members apply for China's Five-Star Card?

Applying for permanent residence in China for foreign family members is a legal guarantee that allows family ties to transcend national borders, and it is also a systematic project that requires careful planning. ...

VAT exemption for small-scale taxpayers

China has introduced a value-added tax exemption policy for small-scale taxpayers to ease their tax burden and improve cash flow for small and micro businesses.  ...

China to launch online arrival card for intl travelers

To streamline border procedures, China's National Immigration Administration will introduce an online arrival card system for international travelers from Nov 20. ...

Q&A on Visa-Free Entry into China Under Mutual Visa Exemption Agreements

Question 1: According to China's mutual visa exemption agreements with relevant countries, an eligible foreign citizen may "stay for no more than 30 days, with the cumulative stay period not exceeding 90 days within any 180-day period." How should these periods be calculated? Answer: The calculatio ...

FAQs on Visa-free Entry into China

Q: Who does not need a visa? Q: Is there any additional requirement for minors eligible for a visa waiver? Q: Does the visa waiver apply to foreign nationals who come to China for the purpose of sports competitions，conferences and exhibitions, and study tours (summer/winter camps)? ...

How to get your instant in-store tax refunds in Guangzhou?

Whether you're in Guangzhou for travel or business, shopping is always a must. Now, overseas shoppers can receive tax refunds while shopping through an easy online process. ...

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FAQs About China's Unilateral Visa Exemption Policies

Foreign nationals holding ordinary passports from the following 38 countries can enter and stay in China for no more than 30 days without visas, provided that they will enter and stay for the purposes of business, tourism, family reunion, visits to friends, exchange, and/or transit. ...

Highlights, results of China's visa policy changes

China has introduced a variety of measures to welcome international visitors in the post-pandemic era, including a landmark trial policy launched one year ago, offering unilateral visa exemptions for more countries. ...

FAQ on visa-free entry to China

Who does the visa waiver apply to? Do foreign nationals eligible for a visa waiver need to make declarations to Chinese embassies and consulates in advance? Is there any additional requirement for minors eligible for a visa waiver? Does the visa waiver apply to foreign nationals who travel from a th ...

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Multiple entry visa allowed for expats from two SARs

Starting October 16th, foreign residents living in Hong Kong and Macao can apply for multiple-entry visas to the Chinese mainland with a validity period of up to five years by following a simplified procedure, according to the central government. ...

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