{"id":850,"date":"2024-05-14T08:13:33","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T08:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anychinavisa.com\/news\/en\/?p=850"},"modified":"2024-06-05T05:57:28","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T05:57:28","slug":"new-china-visa-policies-updated-in-may-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anychinavisa.com\/news\/en\/new-china-visa-policies-updated-in-may-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"New China Visa Policies Updated in May, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As of May 7, 2024, China has decided to extend the visa exemption policy for citizens holding ordinary passports from twelve countries including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg.These individuals can enter China without a visa for purposes such as business, tourism, family visits, or transit for up to 15 days.<\/p>\n

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According to the new policy introduced in April 2024, foreign nationals who have entered China on an\u00a0L-visa\u00a0<\/strong>and have not completed their travel plans before the visa expires can apply for an extension at the Shanghai Exit-Entry Administration. The required documents for the extension application include:<\/p>\n
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    When applying for various categories of permanent residency in Shanghai, if the applicant’s criminal record certificate was issued more than six months ago but they\u00a0have not left the country since its issuance<\/strong>, and it briefly expires during the application for permanent residency, it can still be explained and used in the application.\"\"<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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    Foreign nationals should register their place of stay within 24 hours of arrival. For those residing long-term, it is recommended to\u00a0update their accommodation registration every six months<\/strong>.Failure to update the registration timely may impact the application process for visas, residence permits, or permanent residency. If the registration expires without being updated, it could lead to administrative penalties and fines.<\/p>\n

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    5. Work Visa Applications for Employees of Newly Established Companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n
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    For newly established companies in China, the application process for employee work visas involves scrutiny from multiple departments.It is advised that companies refrain from conducting substantial business activities, such as providing business transaction records or orders, until the work visas have been secured. Engaging in business activities before the completion of visa procedures could be considered\u00a0illegal employment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n
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