FAQs About Port Visas and Other Related Issues

Q1：Do China’s port visas equal the commonly known “visas on arrival”? Which ports are authorized to issue port visas? Answer: China’s port visas are similar to the “visas on arrival” of some ...

Top 10 FAQs about the Foreigner’s Work Permit in China 2023

According to the top 10 FAQs about the Foreigner’s Work Permit in China received by Shanghai’s science and technology 114 service hotline in 2023, we hereby provide a comprehensive policy interpret...

Step-by-step guide to registering a stay in Shanghai

Q:How to register my place of residence when I first come to Shanghai? A: If you're here to work, study or travel, but you're staying at a friend's house, or a temporarily rented room, apart...

Is it possible to make multiple entries into China under the visa-free policy?

Is it possible to make multiple entries into China under the visa-free policy? Are there any requirements for the time interval between entries? Are there any limitations on the number of visa-free...

Is it possible to extend the stay period beyond 15 days if needed while in China?

If foreign nationals intend to stay in China for a period exceeding 15 days, they should apply for a visa that aligns with the purpose of their visit at Chinese embassies or consulat...

Does the visa-free entry policy apply to tourist groups?

Foreign nationals who meet the criteria for visa-free entry to China, whether they are part of a tourist group or traveling individually, can apply  for the visa-free entry...

Can travelers depart for China from a country other than their own nationality?

Foreign nationals who meet the criteria for visa-free entry to China can depart for China from any country or region outside of China. ...

How is the 15-day stay period calculated?

Foreign nationals who meet the criteria for visa-free entry to China can stay continuously in China until 24:00 of the 15th calendar day from the day of entry. ...

Do Chinese border inspection authorities verify the purpose of entry to China, and if so, how? Do travelers need to carry any additional documents besides their passports when entering China?

Foreign nationals entering China for purposes specified in the visa-free policy, such as business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, or transiting, will be permitted entry after in...

Do foreign nationals need to make declarations through Chinese embassies or consulates abroad before coming to China under the visa-free entry policy?

Eligible foreign nationals do not need to make declarations to Chinese embassies or consulates abroad before coming to China under the visa-free entry policy. ...