2025-09-08

China has introduced the K visa, a new visa category designed for young foreign science and technology talent, effective October 1, 2025. Targeting fields such as AI, quantum information, new energy, and biomedicine, the K visa allows multiple-entry stays of 1–5 years and connects directly to China’s upcoming “Young Talent Residence Program.”

2025-06-24

According to the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners, there are 12 types and 16 sub-types of ordinary visas in China. Foreigners apply for different visas according to the various needs of working, studying, business, visiting relatives, and other purposes in China. Foreigners are only allowed to engage in activities consistent with staying in China.

2025-06-06

Recently, many of our foreign friends have been asking us about how to open a bank account in China. They are particularly interested in which banks are more accommodating to foreigners. To address these questions, we have compared five local Chinese banks that are especially friendly to foreigners. You can choose the one that is most convenient for you based on your location. Additionally, we have summarized the steps to open a bank account in China. If you need this information, feel free to bookmark it for future reference.

2025-01-27

Q1: What is China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy?On December 17, 2024, the National Immigration Administration issued an announcement. Starting from December 17, 2024, China's visa-free transit policy has been fully relaxed and optimized. The stay time for visa-free transit foreigners in the country has been extended from the original 72 and 144 hours to 240 hours (10 days). At the same time, 21 additional ports have been added as entry ports for visa-free transit personnel, and the

2024-11-30

In a move to foster greater cultural and economic exchange, China has not only extended its visa-free policy but also increased the duration of stay from 15 to 30 days. This enhancement offers travelers from the listed 38 countries the opportunity to delve deeper into China's heritage and contemporary life, fostering a more profound understanding and connection.

2024-03-27

China's trial unilateral visa-free countries have increased to 8, and the number of countries covered has been expanded from Asia to Europe

2024-01-17

The National Immigration Administration has introduced five measures starting January 11, 2024, to make it easier for foreigners to enter China for business, study, or tourism.

2023-10-25

Foreigners entering the country to complete short-term work tasks refer to those who enter the country for the following reasons and stay in the country for no more than 90 days:1.To complete technical, science research, management, advisory jobs, etc. with their partner in China;2.To conduct trial training for sports in China (including coaches and athletes) ;3.Photographing (including advertisements and documentaries) ;4.Fashion Show (including car models, shooting print advertisements, etc.).

2023-08-17

At present, there are 20 cities in China implementing the144-Hour TWOV policy, including Shanghai - the Yangtze River Delta , Beijing -Jing-Jin-Ji Region , Shenyang - Liaoning , Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xiamen, Kunming, Wuhan and Qingdao and Guangdong Province . Different ports of entry are opened in the cities. The visa-free policy provides greater convenience for international transit, as well as more flexibility of short-term travel, business trip and family visit in China. What Are the Requirements of 144-Hour Visa-free Transit ?

2021-11-12

The China R Visa, also known as the Talent Visa, is designed for high-level professionals and urgently needed foreign talents. This visa offers significant advantages such as extended validity, longer stays, and family-friendly policies. For qualified individuals, it also serves as a stepping stone toward permanent residence (China Green Card).

2021-11-12

China Green Card or we called China PR is issued to those who are going to reside in China permanently. Before if you want to apply the China green card, the access threshold is very high. So in shanghai, there are 170,000+ foreign expats living and working in shanghai, but only less than 10K person successfully got the China permanent residence. Right now, there is a good news from 1st July 2015, Shanghai public security bureau relax the China green card's policy. Right now more and more foreigners have the benefit to apply it. Who will get benefit from the new China Green Card's policy?

2020-11-08

With the implementation of the "temporary entry visa policy for foreigners" on March 28, if foreigners need to enter China, they must apply for a visa from Chinese embassies and consulates abroad. Only people with a visa issued after March 28 can enter China.