CHINA: Shanghai Exit-Entry Bureau – Planned Closure for System Upgrade

December 14, 2017


The Shanghai Entry-Exit Expert Bureau will suspend all immigration applications between 22nd and 25th December 2017, as the national immigration system undergoes an upgrade.

Please note:

  • During this period, the Bureau will not accept any new or extension applications or issue any permits via its headquarters, branches, self-service spots, on-line service or WeChat.
  • For already submitted, pending applications, processing time will be prolonged by 8-12 working days.

Our Advice

Applicants for work and residence permits and visas, and their employers in China, should allow extra time for applications to be processed.

For advice and information on immigration to China in general, please email us at [email protected].