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Visa-free transit extended to more visitors
November 21, 2023
China's 72-hour and 144-hour visa-free transit policies have been extended to visitors from 54 countries, with Norway being the latest addition to the list, an official from the National Immigration Administration said on Friday.
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China to resume issuing all types of foreign visas
March 16, 2023
China's visa offices abroad will resume issuing all types of visas to foreigners on Wednesday to facilitate cross-border travels.
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Foreigner's work permit application
December 1, 2022
Under the new system, the employer and foreign applicant can complete the application and submit necessary supporting documents electronically.
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Govt announces new entry rules for foreigners
September 25, 2020
China will allow the entry of foreign nationals holding three categories of valid Chinese residence permits starting on Monday, according to an announcement jointly made by the Foreign Ministry and the National Immigration Administration.
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Temporary suspension of entry for foreigners with visas
March 31, 2020
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Measures to help control epidemic, restart work
March 3, 2020
China announced on Thursday measures to make it easier for people to enter and leave the country to support epidemic control work and the resumption of work and production.
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Period of Validity, Number of Entry, Duration of Stay of a Visa
July 12, 2013
Period of Validity, Number of Entry, Duration of Stay of a Visa
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Types of Chinese Visas
July 9, 2013
Chinese visas fall into four types: diplomatic visa, courtesy visa, service visa and ordinary visa. Ordinary visa is further divided into the following eight categories each marked with a phonetic letter: