1. Shanghai: Relocation of the Jing'an Public Security Bureau's Exit-Entry Administration Office.
New Address: 2F, Building 1, No. 1355 Qiujiang Road
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday (excluding public holidays).
Reminder: Please visit the new address for visa extensions, residence permits, entry-exit records inquiries, or any visa-related services. Please ensure that you take note of the new location to avoid visiting the incorrect one. Please ensure that you have the necessary documents and schedule an appointment in advance when completing visa procedures.
2. Shanghai: The country issued its first electronic port visa.
An electronic port visa, also referred to as an "E-visa," is a digital version of the conventional paper visa. The electronic issuance and digital storage of visa information eliminates the need for a paper visa badge in the passport. With their electronic visa and passport, applicants can enter and remain in China.
Benefits: The electronic port visa is user-friendly and simple to register for, eliminating the necessity to replace paper visas.
Visa types that are applicable include F (visit), M (trade), R (talent), Z (work), and S2 (private affairs).
Note: The electronic visa will considerably simplify the visa process for business professionals who frequently travel to China for business purposes. The electronic visa allows for quick entry into China for academic or professional exchanges with foreign experts or high-end talent.
3. Shanghai: CIIE Entry-Exit Convenience Service introduces the "Combo Package".
Service Content: Offers visa-free entry to facilitate residence permits, multiple-entry valid visas, and visa stay extensions.
If you are a foreign exhibitor or visitor attending the CIIE and require frequent entry and exit from China, these convenience services will significantly streamline your procedures. These services can assist you in extending your stay in China without any complications if you need to continue conducting commercial activities after the visa-free stay period.
4. Entry to China without a visa via cruise ship
Policy Details: A group of two individuals can petition for visa-free entry into Shanghai by traveling by cruise ship. We have expanded this policy to include all coastal provinces in China.
Example Requirements: If you and your family or friends intend to travel to China by cruise ship, you can advantage of more convenient visa-free services, which will save you time. If you are an avid cruise traveler, this policy simplifies your journey by eliminating the necessity for intricate visa procedures.
5. Visa-Free Entry for Foreign Tourist Groups from Hong Kong and Macau to Hainan for a Period of 144 Hours
Policy Details: Foreign tourist groups from Hong Kong and Macau will receive a 144-hour visa-free entry into Hainan starting on July 30, 2024.
Example Requirements: If you are a foreign tourist with an ordinary passport, you are eligible to join a group organized by travel agencies in Hong Kong or Macau and remain in Hainan for a maximum of 144 hours without a visa. This policy will significantly streamline your entrance procedures if you intend to visit Hainan for sightseeing on a short-term basis.
6. Advancing Convenience Services for Foreign Visitors to China
The relevant local departments or online platforms should not prohibit accommodation operators from accommodating foreign visitors. Furthermore, we should extend assistance to hotels that host a significant number of foreign visitors to establish foreign currency exchange institutions and facilities.
Accommodation and foreign currency exchange will be more convenient for foreign tourists or workers in China. Hotels and institutions that offer foreign currency exchange services are readily accessible during your visit to China.
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