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CHINA: One Child Policy Revised
November 25, 2015
China"s long-standing 'One Child Policy' has been relaxed. The policy, introduced in 1979 in an effort to slow the population growth rate, has now been revised to allow couples to have two children instead of just one. Violation of the original…
Read MoreCHINA: Shanghai Releases Details on New R (Talent) Visa
September 3, 2015
The Exit and Entry Administration of Shanghai Public Security Bureau has released further details on the new immigration regulations for the R (Talent) Visa which includes the eligibility criteria, application processing times and the relaxed permanent residency rules. The R…
Read MoreTaiwan Nationals No Longer Require Endorsement to Enter Mainland China
July 15, 2015
According to statistics from China Economic Net, the number of Taiwanese nationals who entered and exited China reached over 10 million in 2014. As of 1st July 2015, the Exit/Entry Administration policies for Taiwanese nationals who enter and stay in…
Read MoreCHINA: Developments on Permanent Residence Permit for Skilled Workforce
July 10, 2015
It has been announced by The Ministry of Public Security in China that migrants who are currently employed in certain industries will soon be able to apply for Permanent Residence. The objective of the new system is…
Read MoreCHINA: Relaxed Requirements for Residence Permits and Applications
June 24, 2015
From 1st July 2015, The Ministry of Public Security in Shanghai is implementing new improvements to the Work Residence Permit application processes. The upcoming changes include relaxing the requirements for Permanent Residence Permit applications, in support of retaining foreign talent in…
Read MoreChina and Australia Sign Free Trade Agreement
June 24, 2015
On 17th June 2015 representatives from China and Australia signed a momentous free trade agreement. For many years now Australia has become one of the major exporters of goods and services to China. Mineral rich Western Australia in particular has maintained…
Read MoreCHINA: Introduction of Three-Year and Short Term Work Permits
January 28, 2015
Three-Year Work Permits At the end of December 2014, The Labour Bureau in Beijing announced that, in certain circumstances, Work Permits may be issued with validity of up to 3 years, rather than the standard 12 months. Foreign national employees…
Read MoreCHINA: Security Tightened at Ports of Entry and Exit in Shanghai
May 21, 2014
The fourth summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) is currently taking place in Shaghai, China. The two-day event is underpinned by significant increases in security measures at all ports of entry and exit…
Read MoreCHINA: Certificate of No Criminal Record requirement for Z Visas
November 15, 2013
From the 15th of November, Z Visa workers in Hangzhou will be required to submit a Certificate of No Criminal Record for a foreigner (外国人无犯罪记录证明) when applying for an Employment License or Permit. As per Article 7(3) of the Rules…
Read MoreCHINA: Recent procedure changes to work and residence permits
August 29, 2013
The Federal Chinese Authorities have recently announced changes to the documentary requirements for work and residence permits, along with changes to the application procedures in the cities of Beijing and Shanghai. The following changes have also been made relating to processing for Chinese Residence Permit applications: Renewal of Residence Permits -…
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