- May 12, 2023
Exit, entry policies optimized
China will fully restore fast-lane entry and exit services at all ports starting on Monday, facilitating the cross-border travel of Chinese citizens and foreign nationals.
- March 15, 2023
China to resume issuing all types of foreign visas
China's visa offices abroad will resume issuing all types of visas to foreigners on Wednesday to facilitate cross-border travels.
- May 29, 2022
Travel permit renewal more convenient for Hong Kong, Macao residents on Chinese mainland
By Oct 10, Chinese mainland public security authorities had renewed or replaced 75,000 mainland travel permits for Hong Kong and Macao residents who study, work or live on the mainland, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said Saturday.
- May 29, 2022
Foreigners in 'necessary activities' can reapply for visas under new rules
China has taken measures to restrict the entry of foreigners to prevent the increased risk of imported novel coronavirus cases, but foreigners engaged in necessary activities in China can reapply for visas from Chinese embassies and consulates abroad, a senior official with the National Immigration Administration said.
- May 25, 2022
Application for visa
Foreigners intending to enter China shall apply for a visa, except the situations where there exists a visa exemption agreement or China grants a visa exemption.
- May 25, 2022
Types of visa
Based on purposes for visa, Chinese visas include diplomatic visa, service visa, courtesy visa, and ordinary visa.