Work
China to Reclassify Category A & Category B Foreign Employees
The Office of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security issued a notice on September 30, requiring further optimization of the criteria for identifying "highly skilled........ ...
Work Permit
Documents required for foreigners to apply for work permits are as follows: (I) A completed Application Form for Foreigner's Work Permit; A completed Application Form for Foreigner's Work Permit.pdf (II) Supporting documents concerning work qualifications; (III) Certificates of the highest acade ...
Tips for Foreigners: Terminating Work Permits in China
Tips for Foreigners Working in China Notice on lssuing the Service Guide to the Foreigner'sWork Permit in China (Trial)(No. 36 [2017]State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs) If a foreigner changes jobs in China while his orher work permit is still valid, does he or she needto cancel it? ...
Application of Foreign Nationals for Employment-Based Residence Permit and lts Extension/Renewal
Eligible Applicants Foreign nationals entering China not for completing short-term work assignments. ...
Hubei Wuhan
Application of Foreign Nationals for Employment-Based Residence Permit and Its Extension/Renewal(Short-Term Employment)
Foreign nationals entering China to complete short-term work assignments: (I) Completing technical, scientific research,management, guidance, or other tasks at the partner(s) in China; (II) Trying out at sports organizations in China(includinq coaches and athletes)... ...
Hubei Wuhan
Business
Revised Foreign Trade Law to spur high-level opening-up
Chinese lawmakers adopted a revision to the Foreign Trade Law on Dec 27, and the updated provisions will take effect on March 1. ...
Instructions on Entry-Exit Administration and Registration for Foreigner-Related Entities
All enterprises and public institutions employing or inviting foreigners requiring visas (including residence permits) must complete registration procedures if they have not done so previously. ...
Hubei Wuhan
Application of Foreign Nationals for Residence Permit for Private Afairs and Its Extension (Indicated with Entrepreneurship)
Eligible Applicants (I) Outstandling foreign nationals with a bachelor's or higher degree from key universities in China who engage in innovation and entrepreneurship activities in Wuhan after graduation.... ...
Hubei Wuhan
Application of Foreign Nationals for Extension and Renewal of M (commercial trade) Visa
Application of Foreign Nationals for Extension and Renewal of M (commercial trade) Visa ...
China issues action plan to stabilize foreign investment in 2025
China issues action plan to stabilize foreign investment in 2025 ...
Study
Application of Foreign Nationals for Residence Permit for Study Indicated with Off-Campus Internship
Foreign students holding a residence permit for study who need to take off-campus internship. ...
Hubei Wuhan
Application of Foreign Nationals for Residence Permit for Study and Its Extension/Renewal
Foreign nationals who apply for long-term study in Wuhan. ...
Hubei Wuhan
Application of Foreign Nationals for Extension and Renewal of X2 (short-term study) Visa
Foreign nationals who engage in short-term study, take refresher courses, or receive training at educational and training institutions in Wuhan ...
Hubei Wuhan
Application of Foreign Nationals for Extension and Renewal of S2 (other personal matters) Visa
Application of Foreign Nationals for Extension and Renewal of S2 (other personal matters) Visa ...
Hubei Wuhan
Tourism
Pets Can Now “Ride” High-Speed Trains Alone
Building on the previous successful trial of the pet transport service for high-speed railway, railway authorities have recently introduced the “Beloved Pet Travel” service, effective April 8, 2026. ...
Service Guide for Issuance of Travel permits for Foreigners
Service Guide for Issuance of Travel permits for Foreigners This service guide is for foreign nationals applying for the People's Republic of China Travel permit. ...
China Extends Visa Fees Reduction Until December 31, 2026
Introduced in December 2023 to help lower the cost of travel procedures for international visitors, China’s reduced visa fees, initially planned for one year and already extended once through December 31, 2025, will remain in effect even longer. ...
China's entry facilitation policies for foreign nationals
Here is an infographic concerning China's latest entry facilitation policies for foreign nationals. ...
The new measure for the online submission of the Foreigner Arrival Card by foreigners entering China was implemented starting from November 20, 2025
Effective November 20, 2025, foreign nationals may fill in the relevant entry information online before coming to China through the official website and government service platform of the National Immigration Administration (NIA), the “NIA 12367” app and WeChat/Alipay mini program, or by scanning th ...
Others
Optics Valley Unveils Major AI Talent Recruitment Policy, Offering Up to ¥13.5 Million in Support
On March 31, Wuhan East Lake High-Tech Development Zone held a press conference to announce a Special Initiative for Attracting Major Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Entrepreneurship Teams (hereinafter referred to as the "Special Initiative"), officially launching its first exclusive talent p ...
Hubei Wuhan
Announcement on the Implementation of Electronic Border Management Area Permit
In accordance with the Regulations of the State Council on Online Government Services and the Administrative Measures of the People’s Republic of China on Border Management Area Permits, and in order to further facilitate the application for Border Management Area Permits, the National Immigration A ...
Service Guide on Issuance, Replacement and Reissuance of Stay Permits for Foreigners
Service Guide on Issuance, Replacement and Reissuance of Stay Permits for Foreigners. This service guide is for foreign nationals applying for stay permits. ...
Service Guide on Issuance, Extension, Change and Reissuance of Residence Permit for Foreigners
Service Guide on Issuance, Extension, Change and Reissuance of Residence Permit for Foreigners. This Guide is applicable for residence permits for foreigners. ...
Guide on Visa Extension, Replacement and Reissuance for Foreigners
This guide is for foreign nationals applying to have their visas extended, replaced, or reissued after entering China with ordinary visas. ...
FAQ
Guidelines for Application for Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Non-Chinese Citizens)
Guidelines for Application for Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Non-Chinese Citizens) ...
Policy Interpretation
Policy Interpretation of the Online Accommodation Registration Service for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels ...
nnouncement of the National Immigration Administration on the Pilot Implementation of Online Accommodation Registration for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels
Pursuant to Article 39 of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China, where foreigners stay in hotels in China, the hotels shall register their accommodation in accordance with the regulations on the public security administration of the hotel industry, and submit foreig ...
New Rules: Key Regulations Taking Effect in China on Jan 1, 2026
A series of new national regulations have taken effect across China on January 1, 2026, addressing public concerns and shaping daily life in areas from public security and childcare to electric vehicles and cyberspace. ...
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. ...
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