Work
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
Notice on the Pilot Project of Facilitating Work of Foreigners in China
According to the Notice of the Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province on Printing and Distributing the Implementation Plan of Guangdong Province's Pilot Program for Facilitating Foreigners Work in China (YUEKEZHUANZI[2024] No. 219) requires that a pilot project to facilitate fore ...
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
Tourism
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 to Trial a 30-Day Visa-free Policy for Russian Citizens
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on September 2 that China will trial a 30-day visa-free travel period for citizens of Russia from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026. ...
China to launch new type of visa for foreigners from Oct 1
China will introduce a new visa category for young science and technology talents, following a decision by the State Council. ...
Payment of individual income tax
An individual who is domiciled in China, or an individual who is not domiciled in China but has resided in China for an aggregate of 183 days or more within a tax year, shall be regarded as a Chinese tax resident. Income received by a Chinese tax resident from within China or overseas shall be subje ...
The Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (non-Chinese Citizens) (hereinafter referred to as the Permit)
Permanent residents in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region who are non-Chinese citizens (hereinafter referred to as non-Chinese Hong Kong and Macao permanent residents) and who wish to travel to the mainland of China for short-term purposes such as ...
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Which countries can enter China visa-free? The most comprehensive list, let's take a look together. ...
FAQ
How to get your instant in-store tax refunds in Guangzhou?
Whether you're in Guangzhou for travel or business, shopping is always a must. Now, overseas shoppers can receive tax refunds while shopping through an easy online process. ...
Guangzhou
FAQs About China's Unilateral Visa Exemption Policies
Foreign nationals holding ordinary passports from the following 38 countries can enter and stay in China for no more than 30 days without visas, provided that they will enter and stay for the purposes of business, tourism, family reunion, visits to friends, exchange, and/or transit. ...
Highlights, results of China's visa policy changes
China has introduced a variety of measures to welcome international visitors in the post-pandemic era, including a landmark trial policy launched one year ago, offering unilateral visa exemptions for more countries. ...
FAQ on visa-free entry to China
Who does the visa waiver apply to? Do foreign nationals eligible for a visa waiver need to make declarations to Chinese embassies and consulates in advance? Is there any additional requirement for minors eligible for a visa waiver? Does the visa waiver apply to foreign nationals who travel from a th ...
Guangzhou
Multiple entry visa allowed for expats from two SARs
Starting October 16th, foreign residents living in Hong Kong and Macao can apply for multiple-entry visas to the Chinese mainland with a validity period of up to five years by following a simplified procedure, according to the central government. ...
Guangzhou
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