Work
New Qualification Recognition Rules Now Apply to Foreigners
The Guangzhou Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau has recently issued the Catalogue of Overseas Professional Qualifications Corresponding to Chinese Professional Titles in Guangzhou (2025 Edition) (hereinafter referred to as the Catalogue). ...
Guangzhou
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: ...
Business
Guangdong Policy Roundup: Trade, Healthcare and Tourism
China implements provisional import tariffs below MFN rate on 935 products According to the 2026 Tariff Adjustment Plan, effective January 1, 2026, China will implement provisional import tariffs below the Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) tariff rate on 935 products. ...
Guangzhou
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. ...
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
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
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. ...
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 ...
Others
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. ...
From Jan 1, 2026, New Identity Rules for Cross-Border Remittance
Recently, the People's Bank of China, the National Financial Regulatory Administration, and the China Securities Regulatory Commission jointly issued the "Measures for the Management of Customer Due Diligence and Customer Identity Information and Transaction Record Retention by Financial Institution ...
Stricter pet ownership rules take effect Jan. 1
Pet-related offenses will face stricter punishment when a new national law takes effect Jan. ...
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. ...
FAQ
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. ...
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 ...
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