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 ...
Foreigners' Application for Work-Type Residence Permit
I. Applicants Foreigners working in Chengdu II. Legal Basis Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China Administrative Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Exit and Entry of Foreigners ...
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How to Extend or Renew a Talent Visa?
High-end foreign talents and urgently needed specialists necessary for the economic and social development of China. ...
Chengdu
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. ...
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, ...
Chengdu
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'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. ...
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. ...
Chengdu
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 ...
China to Grant Visa-free Entry to Citizens from More Countries
China is soon to extend its visa-free entry to citizens from nine more countries, as part of its ongoing efforts to boost international tourism and business travel. The addition will expand the coverage of China's unilateral visa-free policy from 29 to 38 countries across the world. The trial visa e ...
Notice on Implementation of Visa-Free Entry Policy for Foreign Tourist Groups Traveling by Cruise Ships
Notice on Implementation of Visa-Free Entry Policy for Foreign Tourist Groups Traveling by Cruise Ships Announcement No. 4 [2024] of National Immigration Administration After consulting with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry ...
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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
FAQs on Lodging & Stay Duration for Visa-Free Foreign Nationals
Q I am a foreign traveler to China from a country that has a mutual visa exemption agreement with China. My visa-free stay period in China is coming to an end, but I want to continue staying in China. What should I do? A Foreign citizens from countries with mutual visa exemption agr ...
Chengdu
How to Handle Tax Refunds after Shopping in China?
The tax refund policy refers to the policy of refunding value-added tax (VAT) to overseas visitors for eligible goods purchased at designated tax-refund stores during their stay in China. The refund is processed at exit ports when the visitors leave the country. ...
Chengdu
Q&A on Visa-free Transit Policy
Q&A on Visa-free Transit Policy The 240-hour visa-free transit policy of China is currently applicable to citizens of 54 countries in the world: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Nethe ...
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Q&A on Residence and Stay Policies for Internships
As a foreign student who comes from an overseas university, I am planning to have my internship in China. Can you tell me if China has any favorable residence and stay policies for people like me? ...
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