Service Guide on Issuance of Stay Permit for Foreigners

I.Scope of Application This guide is applicable to foreigners applying for Chinese stay permit. II.Legal Basis Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China; Regulations of th...

Guide on Visa Extension, Change and Reissuance for Foreigners

I.Scope of Application Applicable to foreigners applying for visa extension, change and reissuance after entry with a regular visa II.Legal Basis Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's R...

Guide to Depature Tax Refund

Are you leaving China and wondering how to get tax refunds? This guide outlines the conditions that must be met in order to receive a tax refund, as well as the amount of Value-Added Tax (VAT) that ca...

Guide to Customs clearance of personal items

Shanghai Customs has taken steps to streamline the clearance process for foreigners to import or export personal items....

China and Georgia Sign Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement

In Tbilisi on April 10, Zhou Qian, the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Georgia, and Ilia Darchiashvili, the Foreign Minister of Georgia, jointly signed an agreement between the two cou...

Official Guide to Make Foreigners’Payments Easier in Chengdu

Departments of Chengdu Municipal Government recently published a Guideto Payment Services for International Visitors in Chengdu, providinginstructions on using overseas bank cards, mobile payment, CNY...

Guide to Registering Accommodation Online

According to the relevant national regulations, foreign nationals residing orstaying in residences other than hotels shall register with the local publicsecurity organs within 24 hours of moving in or...

A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates (2024 Edition)

To facilitate foreign business expatriates working and living in China, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, in collaboration with relevant departments, has compiled A Guide ...

Guide to Shanghai's departure tax refund for overseas travelers

When overseas travelers leave the Chinese mainland from the port of exit, they can receive a refund of value-added tax (VAT) for the tax-refundable items they purchased from duty-free stores. ...

NIA's Government Service Platform to Launch Online Appointment, Inquiry and Other Functions for Foreigners' Visas and Other Relevant Documents

According to the National Immigration Administration (NIA), starting from October 9, the government service platform of NIA will be added with more functions, including online appointment, inquiry ...