Work
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........ ...
Policies concerning expats, foreign enterprises in August
China unveiled a package of new measures in August to further open up to global talent, investment, and services. Key highlights include: ...
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
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. ...
China unveils 12 new measures to encourage foreign reinvestment
China unveiled 12 targeted measures on July 18 to further attract and utilize foreign investment, with a specific focus on encouraging foreign enterprises to reinvest in the domestic market. ...
Overseas doctors can now open clinics in Suzhou
In mainland cities like Beijing and Shanghai, the white coat no longer needs a local zip code. Overseas doctors – including those from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan – are now allowed to open clinics, part of a broader national push to open the doors wider in China's service sector. ...
Suzhou
Jiangsu facilitates visits for foreign business personnel
The Foreign Affairs Office of the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government will facilitate visa application for companies inviting foreign business personnel for short-term visits. ...
Suzhou
Study
Study-based Residence Permit
Expats who plan to study in China need to applyfor study and residence permits within 30 days. ...
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
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. ...
Service Guide for Issuance of Exit-Entry Permits for Foreigners
Service Guide for Issuance of Exit-Entry Permits for Foreigners. This service guide is for foreign nationals applying for exit-entry permits. ...
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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