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In an effort to further promote international exchange, the Shanghai municipal government has recently introduced a significant policy update to provide more convenient visa services for foreigners in Shanghai.
1 Direct Application for Business and Tourist Visas Without Exiting
The core of the new policy allows citizens from 12 visa-exempt countries — Hungary, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg — to apply directly for business and tourist visas while in Shanghai, without the need to exit the country.
This convenient measure significantly reduces the time and cost associated with visa processing, providing substantial benefits for those planning short-term business activities or tourism in China.
2 Direct Application for Work Visas Without Exiting
More importantly, the updated policy allows foreign nationals holding business or tourist visas to apply directly for work visas in Shanghai without exiting the country.
This flexibility enables foreign talent to arrange their work and life in China more efficiently, saving a significant amount of time and costs associated with frequent international travel.
3 Streamlined Visa Applications for Greater Convenience
The introduction of this new policy has considerably simplified the visa application process for foreign nationals, reducing their costs of coming to China. This increased convenience in both time and economic terms enhances Shanghai’s attractiveness to international talent.
4 AnyHelper Facilitates Convenient Visa Services
To assist more foreign nationals in successfully navigating visa procedures, AnyHelper provides specialized visa consulting services tailored to this policy update:
Visa-Exempt to Visa Consultation
For citizens from the 12 visa-exempt countries, we assist in applying for business and tourist visas directly in-country, avoiding the cumbersome exit procedures.
Visa to Work Visa Transition
For those holding business and tourist visas, we facilitate the direct application for work visas without the need to exit the country, greatly enhancing the convenience of working and living in China.
Professional Consulting Services
Our senior consultant Maggie specializes in work visa applications, permanent residence applications, and related services such as company registration. Whether you encounter issues during the visa application process or wish to learn more about the policy, Maggie will provide you with the most professional and considerate services.
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