Regional Talent Policy
From Nov 20, Foreigners Can Submit Entry Card Online to China
Starting from November 20, 2025, foreigners planning to enter China will be able to report their entry information online via various channels. ...
9 Big Changes in China's Public Security Law You Should Know
On June 27, 2025, China’s top legislature passed a major revision to the Public Security Administration Punishment Law, marking the biggest reform in nearly two decades. The new law — expanding from 114 to 144 articles — will take effect on January 1, 2026, introducing sweeping updates to address ne ...
New rules simplify cross-border investment, FX
China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has rolled out new regulations to streamline cross-border investment and foreign exchange management. ...
China to launch new type of visa for foreigners from Oct 1
China will introduce a new visa category for young science and technology talents, following a decision by the State Council. ...
Shangcheng District
About Shangcheng District Shangcheng District is the seat of Hangzhou's Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, boasting unique regional advantages, it borders the surging Qiantang River, a world-renowned wonder, and is adjacent to the picturesque West Lake with ...
Hangzhou - Shangcheng
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........ ...
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. ...
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 ...
Questions and Answers for foreigner's work permits in China
Source: Hangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau ...
Hangzhou
Study
Policies help ease problems of migrant kids
The eastern province of Zhejiang has channeled greater efforts and resources to support the well-being of migrant children, and has taken several explorative steps to ease the children's problems of education, healthcare and public services by relaxing hukou — the permanent household registration — ...
Hangzhou
Enrollment Policies of Schools of Foreign Personnel
There are 8 Schools for Children of Foreign Personnel in Hangzhou, which are Hangzhou International School, Hangzhou Japanese School, Hangzhou CIS School for Children of Foreign Personnel, Hangzhou Shanghai World Foreign Language School, Hangzhou Wahaha International School, BASIS Internation ...
Hangzhou
Policies for foreign or Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan students who want to take compulsory education
I. Entrance requirements 1. Local administrative departments of education help to enroll or transfer to schools according to relevant policies for foreign or Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan students who live and take compulsory education in the area: (1) Children of Foreign personnel who ...
Hangzhou
Others
Policies concerning expats, foreign enterprises in September 2025
china's international operatior center for the digital RMB has officially begun operations in shanahai. in an eftort to promote currencv internationalization and the development of financial market services. ...
China to Trial a 30-Day Visa-free Policy for Russian Citizens
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on September 2 that China will trial a 30-day visa-free travel period for citizens of Russia from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026. ...
Payment of individual income tax
An individual who is domiciled in China, or an individual who is not domiciled in China but has resided in China for an aggregate of 183 days or more within a tax year, shall be regarded as a Chinese tax resident. Income received by a Chinese tax resident from within China or overseas shall be subje ...
China's Visa-Free Policy for Foreign Travelers
Currently, China has signed comprehensive mutual visa exemption agreements with 29 countries, allowing personnel from relevant countries to visit the Chinese mainland visa-free in accordance with the provisions of the agreements. ...
The Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (non-Chinese Citizens) (hereinafter referred to as the Permit)
Permanent residents in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region who are non-Chinese citizens (hereinafter referred to as non-Chinese Hong Kong and Macao permanent residents) and who wish to travel to the mainland of China for short-term purposes such as ...
FAQ
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 of Visa-Free Entry Policy of China
Question1: Do foreign citizens eligible for visa-free entry to China need to notice the chinese Embassies or Consulates in advance? Answer： Foreign citizens eligible for the visa-free entry to China do not need to prenotice the Chinese Embassies or consulates. ...
FAQ on Pilot visa-free policy for Switzerland and other countries
Question 1: Do foreign citizens eligible for visa-free entry to China need to notice the Chinese Embassies or Consulates in advance? Answer: Foreign citizens eligible for the visa-free entry to China do not need to pre-notice the Chinese Embassies or Consulates. Question 2: Do Chinese im ...
Seven Favorable Policies and Measures in Exit-Entry Administration for Hangzhou National Innovation Demonstration Zone Policy Interpretation Q & A
Policy Interpretation: Q & A Q1: Who are eligible to enjoy the favorable policies and measures? A: Four types of urgently needed foreigners: 1. Foreign top talents2. Long-term foreign employees working in Hangzhou; 3. Foreign nationals of Chinese ethnicity; and 4. Fore ...
Hangzhou
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