Blog Tag - Visas

Hassle Free Transit at Beijing Airports and Four Other Visa Policies Announced
Things are getting a little bit easier for foreign nationals to travel to and do business here in China thanks to a few new policies announced by the...
How to Apply For an International Vaccine Passport in Beijing if You're a Foreigner
As more and more people around the world opt to get their Covid jab, International Vaccine Passports are becoming something of a norm, and turns out...
What We Know (and the Many Things We Don't Know) About Chinese Vaccines and Visas
News this week that China is easing visa restrictions for people who have had a China-produced vaccine prompted the usual storm of questions on...
China to Allow Residence Permit Holders into China, Effective Sep 28
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday that the country will be opening its borders to holders of valid residence permits in another...
What Visa to Apply for as a Spouse in China
In navigating the complex world of Chinese visas, the so-called spousal visa is a particularly misunderstood piece of the puzzle. Here, we offer a...
Foreign Ministry Dismisses Rumor That Foreigners With Valid Visas Will Not Be Allowed Into China
The Chinese Foreign Ministry stepped in on Tuesday evening to refute rumors online that "all foreigners with valid visas and residence permits will...
Getting Your Residency Permit Health Check at the New Beijing Location
If you're in need of a health check in order to update your residence permit, there are a couple of things you should take note of – but not to worry...
Facin' Expiration: What You Need to Know If Your Visa Is About to Expire
It’s now coming on two months since the 60-day visa extension policy was announced, which allowed foreigners to stick it out in China rather than...
China to Close Border Temporarily at Midnight on Saturday, March 28
The People's Republic of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced late Thursday night that it would temporarily suspend entry of most foreign...
Here's Everything You Need (and Need to Know) to Work Legally in China
Arrests and deportation of foreign teachers in China are reportedly on the rise as regulators are cracking down on visa violations and tightening...
China to Relax Employment Laws for International Students
The Ministry of Education has announced that international students will soon be able to take up part-time work to supplement their studies in China...
How to Check Your Work Permit Classification and Visa Application Status via WeChat
On Thursday, the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs launched their newfangled WeChat platform, allowing visa applicants to check the...
Beijing to Introduce Visa-Free Status for English Teachers
The Beijing Government will introduce a pilot scheme this month eliminating the need for 10,000 foreign-nationality English teachers to secure work...
Perhaps We Spoke Too Soon on E-Channel Travel in China
We almost strained our arms high-fiving ourselves once the new policy that permits foreign holders of residence visas to register and use the e-...
Are You a Grade A Expat? Pilot Change to Beijing's Work Permitting System Aims to Score, Rank Foreigners
A new pilot program to be put in place November 1 will use an elaborate scoring system to grade and rank expats according to their desirability,...