FAQs about the new Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card

A new version of the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card of the People's Republic of China has been issued and put into use on Dec 1, 2023

Visa-free transit extended to more visitors

China's 72-hour and 144-hour visa-free transit policies have been extended to visitors from 54 countries.

China to further improve its visa policies

China will continue to improve its visa policies and actively create more favorable conditions to boost cross-border travel.

Upgrades make visa applications easier for expats

Foreigners will be able to make appointments and inquiries related to their visas and other documents starting from Oct 9 on the government service platform of the National Immigration Administration.

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.

China eases visa rules for international students

China has eased border entry restrictions for international students and business travelers starting on Wednesday as part of broader steps to facilitate greater cross-border travel and exchanges more than two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Student visa to China

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