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CHINA – Major changes to transit visa-free policies.

December 18, 2024

China’s transit visa-free policy now allows 10-day stays, more entry ports, and cross-regional travel. Learn about these important updates.

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CHINA – Work Permit and Social Security cards will be integrated for foreign workers from December 1, 2024.

November 26, 2024

A new regulation will integrate the Foreigner’s Work Permit Card with the Social Security Card to create a unified system.

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CHINA – Visa Exemption Expanded to Include Australia, New Zealand, Poland

July 1, 2024

China's Foreign Ministry announced an expansion of its visa exemption policy to citizens of New Zealand, Australia, and Poland.

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CHINA – New visa-waiver scheme

May 8, 2024

China is granting a visa-waiver to citizens of 12 countries, allowing them to visit China for periods up to 15 days for business, tourism, family visit, and transit purposes.

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CHINA – Visa Free Agreement with Singapore and Thailand

March 11, 2024

China has added two additional countries - Singapore and Thailand - to their list of visa-waiver locations.

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CHINA – Joins Apostille Convention in November

October 30, 2023

China officially joins the Apostille Convention on 7 November. This will simplify the process of legalizing travel documents for China.

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CHINA – Visa Interviews Ending as Reforms Continue

October 20, 2023

China is continuing to change its entry requirements to boost foreign tourism. It is now moving to eliminate in-person interviews for visas.

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CHINA – Simplified Visa Application Process

October 5, 2023

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made two changes to the visa application process designed to increase the number of foreigners traveling to the country.

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SINGAPORE – Intern Exchange Scheme with China

August 25, 2023

Singapore and China have struck a bilateral agreement with China to allow graduates from universities and polytechnic schools to engage in six-month internships in each other’s countries.

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CHINA – Visa-free Travel for Singaporeans Resumes

July 24, 2023

Reinstatement of the 15-day visa free travel for citizens of Singapore into China will take effect on 26 July 2023 at 12:00 am Beijing time. Singaporean citizens will be able to travel to China again for up to 15 days without having to apply for a visa.

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