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China: Updated Immigration Procedures

Key Points  

  • China updated its immigration entry permissions and measures for issuing visas and residence permits 

Overview  

The government of China updated its immigration entry permissions and measures for issuing visas and residence permits. As a result, the following conditions will apply: 

  • The government will now allow foreign nationals holding invitation letters and supporting business documents to obtain a landing visa upon arrival. From there, these travelers can upgrade to a single-entry visa or a multiple-entry business visa. The visas will hold a maximum validity of three years.  
  • The government will now return passports immediately upon inspection for residence permit applicants.  

What are the Changes?  

The Chinese government updated its entry permissions procedures and measures for issuing residence permits.  

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of China’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.

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