Regional Talent Policy
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
From Jan 1, 2026, New Identity Rules for Cross-Border Remittance
Recently, the People's Bank of China, the National Financial Regulatory Administration, and the China Securities Regulatory Commission jointly issued the "Measures for the Management of Customer Due Diligence and Customer Identity Information and Transaction Record Retention by Financial Institution ...
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 ...
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. ...
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
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) ...
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 ...
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