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. ...
Regulation of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of the Registration of Market Participants
The Regulation of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of the Registration of Market Participants, as adopted at the 131th executive meeting of the State Council on April 14, 2021, is hereby issued, and shall come into force on March 1, 2022. ...
Company Law of the People's Republic of China (Revised in 2023)
Adopted at the 5th Session of the Standing Committee of the Eighth National People's Congress on December 29, 1993; amended for the first time in accordance with the Decision on Amending the Company Law of the People's Republic of China made at the 13th Session of the Standing Committee of the Ninth ...
Law of the People’s Republic of China on Partnerships
Adopted at the 24th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Eighth National People’s Congress on February 23, 1997 and amended at the 23rd Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Tenth National People’s Congress on August 27, 2006 ...
China unveils 12 new measures to encourage foreign reinvestment
China unveiled 12 targeted measures on on Friday to further attract and utilize foreign investment, with a specific focus on encouraging foreign enterprises to reinvest in the domestic market. ...
Xiamen
Study
Preparation for studying in China
International student need to apply for a visa at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate-General to study in China. ...
Xiamen
Opinions on the Primary School Enrollment Work in Xiamen City in the Autumn in 2025
In order to implement the "Compulsory Education Law of the People's Republic of China", safeguard the educational rights and interests of school-age children, and standardize the enrollment behavior of compulsory education, in accordance with the relevant spirit of the Ministry of Education and the ...
Xiamen
Tourism
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 ...
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. ...
Others
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. ...
China Proposes Stricter Rules on Airline Seat Locking
The China Air Transport Association (CATA) has released a draft group standard titled Rules for Seat Reservation by Public Air Transport Enterprises for public comment, aiming to curb controversial seat locking practices that restrict access to desirable economy seats. ...
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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