Regional Talent Policy
China Adds Two Countries to 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy
The National Immigration Administration announced on August 20 that, starting August 20, 2026, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam will be eligible for China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy and 30-day visa-free entry policy for Hainan Province. ...
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. ...
Hangzhou
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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
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
The National Immigration Administration for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels
The National Immigration Administration for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels ...
Announcement of the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation on the Continuation of the Individual Income Tax Policy on Allowances and Subsidies for Expatriates
Announcement of the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation on the Continuation of the Individual Income Tax Policy on Allowances and Subsidies for Expatriates ...
Administrative Measures for Non-resident Taxpayers Claiming Tax Treaty Benefits
Administrative Measures for Non-resident Taxpayers Claiming Tax Treaty Benefits ...
Implementation Regulations for Individual Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China
Implementation Regulations for Individual Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China ...
FAQ
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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