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 ...
Dongguan Updates the Minimum Salary for Foreigners (Category A & B)
The Dongguan Municipal Government has issued a new notice titled "Adjustment of Salary Standards for Foreigners Applying for Work Permits in 2025". ...
Guangzhou
Business
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. ...
The departure tax refund policy has been optimized, and applications can be made with a minimum purchase of 200 yuan.
China unveiled a set of measures on Sunday to further optimize its departure tax refund policy to meet overseas tourists' needs better and expand inbound consumption. ...
Guangzhou
Industrial Support Policies in Guangzhou
For enterprises registered in Guangzhou, a maximum reward of RMB 1 million will be awarded to those reaching an annual revenue in service export (including offshore service outsourcing) and/or service import of USD 500,000 or more; the same amount of bonus will be awarded to businesses with an annua ...
Guangzhou
Investment Environment and Business Development in Guangzhou
In recent years, guided by Xi Jinping thought on socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era and working towards the goal set by the Party Central Committee and the State Council to strengthen Guangzhou's role as an international commercial and trade center... ...
Guangzhou
Notice of Guangzhou Municipal Tax Service, State Taxation Administration on Issuing Measures of Guangzhou Municipal Tax Service, State Taxation Administration for Taxpayer Facilitation and Business Environment Improvement in 2022
To fully implement decisions and arrangements of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council, reduce institutional costs, and boost the confidence and growth of market entities, Guangzhou Municipal Tax Service has formulated the Measures of Guangzhou Municipal Tax Serv ...
Guangzhou
Study
List of Foreigner's Children School (Schools for Children of Hong Kong and Macao Residents) in Guangzhou
List of Foreigner's Children School (Schools for Children of Hong Kong and Macao Residents) in Guangzhou ...
Guangzhou
Detailed Explanation of Admission Policies for Hong Kong and Macao Students in 11 Districts of Guangzhou and Parent's Guide
In order to provide diverse admission options for Hong Kong and Macao students in Guangzhou's 11 districts, parents need to understand the specific policies and application procedures of each district, including Nansha District, Baiyun District, and Yuexiu District, so as to choose the most suitable ...
Guangzhou
Tourism
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. ...
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 ...
Visa-free entry coming for more countries
China announced on Nov. 22 the extension of its visa-exemption policy to nine more countries, including Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, and Japan, starting from the end of this month to the end of 2025. ...
Visa and Permit Application
Chinese visas are classiffed as Diplomatic visa, Courtesy visa, Business visa, and General visa. General visas are further classiffed into following types, which are marked by a corresponding Chinese phonetic alphabet ...
Guangzhou
Others
China Eases Transit, Expands Smart Borders for Foreigners
The National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced a series of new measures, set to take effect from November 5, 2025, designed to facilitate travel for skilled professionals to Hong Kong and Macao and to modernize border clearance procedures at numerous ports across the country. ...
China to extend unilateral visa-free policy for 40 countries
China will extend its unilateral visa-exemption arrangements for more than 40 countries to Dec. 31, 2026, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday. ...
10 new measures to support expansion of opening-up
To actively support and facilitate high-level opening-up and high-quality development, the National Immigration Administration (Exit and Entry Administration of P.R. China) has decided to implement 10 immigration and exit-entry management service policy initiatives. It is hereby announced as follows ...
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 ...
FAQ
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. ...
VAT exemption for small-scale taxpayers
China has introduced a value-added tax exemption policy for small-scale taxpayers to ease their tax burden and improve cash flow for small and micro businesses. ...
China to launch online arrival card for intl travelers
To streamline border procedures, China's National Immigration Administration will introduce an online arrival card system for international travelers from Nov 20. ...
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)? ...
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