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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? ...
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........ ...
Social Insurance
Foreigners who work in China shall access social security in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China and the Interim Measures for Social Insurance System Coverage of Foreigners Working within the Territory of China. ...
Business
Changsha Customs Rolls out 25 Measures to Facilitate Cross-border Trade
The General Administration of Customs (GAC), in collaboration with 24 departments and units, recently deployed a special campaign to facilitate cross-border trade in 2026. ...
Changsha
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. ...
Hunan province has introduced two policy packages designed to strengthen its appeal to international investors and professionals
Hunan province has introduced two policy packages designed to strengthen its appeal to international investors and professionals ...
Hunan Province
Charming Changsha: An Investment Destination Spurred by Better Business Environment
Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, has increasingly streamlined its business environment to bring more businesses to the city known for its manufacturing industry. ...
Changsha
Study
Tourism
China Eases Tax Refunds for Overseas Shoppers
Shopping in China is getting easier for overseas visitors, with faster refunds, fewer checks and less paperwork on the way. ...
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. ...
Others
China unveils measures to facilitate foreign investment
China has released an action plan aimed at stabilizing and improving the utilization of foreign investment. ...
Notification on Organizing 2026 Hunan Provincial (International) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
It is determined to hold the 2026 Hunan Provincial (International) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, with aims of establishing an international platform of innovation and entrepreneurship, and building a virtuous ecosystem of "Attracting Talents, Promoting Innovation, Supporting enterpris ...
Hunan Province
PBOC announces six financial policy measures at Lujiazui Forum
The People's Bank of China announced six policy measures at the opening of the 2026 Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai on June 17. ...
Shanghai
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 ...
Measures of the Changsha Economic and Technological Development Zone Regarding Further Implementation of the One-Hundred, One-Thousand, and Ten-Thousand Talent Project
Measures of the Changsha Economic and Technological Development Zone Regarding Further Implementation of the "One-Hundred, One-Thousand, and Ten-Thousand" Talent Project ...
Changsha
FAQ
About Expedited Residence Permit Application Process for International Students in Changsha
About Expedited Residence Permit Application Process for International Students in Changsha ...
Changsha
New Version of Tax Refund Policy: What Are the Highlights?
New Version of Tax Refund Policy: What Are the Highlights? ...
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 ...
Announcement 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 ...
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