FAQs on Visa-free Entry into China

Q: Who does not need a visa? A: Nationals holding valid ordinary passports of 47 countries, namely Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, No ...

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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. ...

FAQs on Lodging & Stay Duration for Visa-Free Foreign Nationals

FAQs on Lodging & Stay Duration for Visa-Free Foreign Nationals ...

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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)? ...

FAQs on Lodging & Stay Duration for Visa-Free Foreign Nationals

Q I am a foreign traveler to China from a country that has a mutual visa exemption agreement with China. My visa-free stay period in China is coming to an end, but I want to continue staying in China. What should I do? A Foreign citizens from countries with mutual visa exemption agr ...

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How to Handle Tax Refunds after Shopping in China?

The tax refund policy refers to the policy of refunding value-added tax (VAT) to overseas visitors for eligible goods purchased at designated tax-refund stores during their stay in China. The refund is processed at exit ports when the visitors leave the country. ...

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Q&A on Visa-free Transit Policy

Q&A on Visa-free Transit Policy The 240-hour visa-free transit policy of China is currently applicable to citizens of 54 countries in the world: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Nethe ...

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