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? ...
Policies concerning expats, foreign enterprises in August
Policies concerning expats, foreign enterprises in August ...
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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. Eligible individuals ...
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Check These Videos for China Entry Guide
Do you have questions about entering and exiting China as a foreign national? Are you wondering what you should be aware of when traveling to China? How to fill out the arrival card online? … Watch the National Immigration Administration’s video series for all the answers! What shoul ...
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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. ...
Commerce and Trade Cooperation Opportunities in Chengdu Released
To promote the integrated and collaborative development of new consumption industrial chains, joint contribution from more market entities across various sectors is required ...
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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. ...
What Policies Should l Know about Investing in Chengdu?
In April 202 1, the Opinions of Chengdu Municipal People's Governmenton Promoting High Level Utilization of Foreign Capital was issued by Chengdu government to further expand the scale of foreign capital, optimize the structure of foreign capital and enhance the level of foreign capital utilization, ...
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Facts about Business Policies
As the business environment in Chengdu has been constantly optimized, Chengdu has won many honors such as the “Benchmark City for International Business Environment”, the “Most Competitive City for Attracting Business and investment" and the “Most Attractive City for Investment”. ...
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Study
What Do You Need To Know When Your Child Is Enrolled To A School?
Want to settle down or live temporarily in Chengdu with your children? Don't worry,children of foreign parents in Chengdu can either attend a school with foreign education model for foreign children or choose to study in a public school to experience the atmosphere and charms of Chinese culture. In ...
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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 ...
240—hour Visa-Free Transit Policy for Foreigners
Conditions for Foreign Nationals Applying for the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Eligibility Citizens from the 55 eligible countries, may enter visa-free from any of the 60 open ports in the 24 provinces , and stay within the allowed areas for visa-free transit travelers for no more than 240 hours. ...
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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
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 key policy changes are as follows: 1. Expanded Talent Visa Pilot Program for Hong Kong and Macao The pilot program for multiple-entry talent visas to Hong Kong and Macao will be significantly expanded. It will now be implemented across the entire Yangtze River Delta and Bei ...
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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.Mao made the remarks at a regular news briefing as the unilateral visa-free policy for some of those countries will expire at the ...
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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. ...
FAQs on Visa-free Entry into China
Q: Who does not need a visa? A: Nationals holding valid ordinary passports of 47 countries, namely Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, No ...
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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. ...
FAQs on Lodging & Stay Duration for Visa-Free Foreign Nationals
FAQs on Lodging & Stay Duration for Visa-Free Foreign Nationals ...
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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. ...
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