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
China rolls out action plan to better utilize foreign investment
China rolls out action plan to better utilize foreign investment ...
China rolls out action plan to better utilize foreign investment
China rolls out action plan to better utilize foreign investment ...
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. ...
China's Visa-Free Transit Policy Fully Relaxed and Optimized
The National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced today that it will fully relax and optimize the visa-free transit policy, which is effective immediately. The stay duration for foreign nationals eligible for visa-free transit has been extended from the previous 72 hours and 144 hours to 240 h ...
Study
Expat's Children Studying In Shijiazhuang
The current education system in China stipulates that compulsory education lasts for 9 years, senior high school education lasts for 3 years, vocational education lasts for 2-3 years, undergraduate education lasts for 4-5 years, master’s education lasts for 2-3 years, and doctoral education lasts fo ...
Shijiazhuang
Tourism
Visa-Free Transit Policies
All open exit-entry ports in China implement this policy for nationals of all other countries around the world. Foreigners transiting through China to third countries or regions may stay in China for no more than 24 hours without a visa, ...
Policy Interpretation of the Online Accommodation Registration Service for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels
According 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 forei ...
Online channels for the Accommodation Registration for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels
Online channels for the Accommodation Registration for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels ...
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. ...
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. ...
Others
Tax on foreign individuals' dividends and bonuses from foreign-invested enterprises
As of Sept 1, 2026, foreign individuals receiving dividends and bonuses from foreign-invested enterprises in China are subject to individual income tax at a rate of 20 percent under the "income from interest, dividends or bonuses" category, according to a new policy jointly issued by the Ministry of ...
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. ...
3rd LD-Writethru: China adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour visa-free transit program
BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- China has added Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam to its 240-hour visa-free transit program, bringing the total number of countries eligible for this policy to 57, immigration authorities announced on Thursday. ...
Beijing
China Adds 2 More Countries to 240-hour Visa-Free Transit Program
The National Immigration Administration (NIA) issued an announcement today, stating that effective August 20, 2026, nationals of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam will be eligible for the 240-hour visa-free transit policy and the 30-day visa-free entry policy for Hainan, making travel to China more convenient. ...
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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