Suzhou rolls out nine measures to boost inbound tourism

Suzhou has recently unveiled nine measures to promote inbound tourism. The measures will take effect on September 10 this year....

Policy Interpretation of the Online Accommodation Registration Service for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels

According to Article 39 of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China, where foreigners stay in hotels in China, the hotels shall register their accommodation in accordanc...

Online channels for the Accommodation Registration for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels

Online channels for the Accommodation Registration for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels...

China Eases Tax Refunds for Overseas Shoppers

Shopping in China is getting easier for overseas visitors, with faster refunds, fewer checks and less paperwork on the way....

Pets Can Now “Ride” High-Speed Trains Alone

Building on the previous successful trial of the pet transport service for high-speed railway, railway authorities have recently introduced the “Beloved Pet Travel” service, effective April 8, 2026....

Service Guide for Issuance of Travel permits for Foreigners

Service Guide for Issuance of Travel permits for Foreigners This service guide is for foreign nationals applying for the People's Republic of China Travel permit....

China to Grant Visa-free Policy to Canadian and British Nationals from February 17

To further facilitate cross-border travel, China decides to, starting from February 17, 2026, extend its visa-free policy to ordinary passport holders from Canada and the UK....

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...

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 Imm...