Get The Visibility Your Company Needs
Reduce compliance risks and mobility costs while managing individual and project-related travel with ImmiSMART: the solution that unifies your travel and mobility programs.
CHINA: New Year celebrations may affect visa processing times
January 22, 2013
The Chinese New Year, or “Spring Festival” as it is traditionally known, begins with celebrations in China on New Year”s Eve, Saturday the 9th February 2013, which will conclude on the 15th February 2013.
Public holidays will be observed in China during this period and Chinese consulates across the world are expected to close temporarily. The Chinese Embassy in the UK will be closed from the 11th to 13th February 2013 inclusive.
Companies who wish to transfer assignees to China should note that work and residence permit applications may well be delayed across the holiday period. Any planned applications should be submitted as soon as possible to avoid delays to work start dates.
For further information, please feel free to email or call us on +44(0)207 001 2121.
