The Shanghai General Station of Immigration Inspection has introduced a series of measures to enhance support for the 8th China International Import Expo, which is set to take place in Shanghai from Nov 5 to 10.

These initiatives focus on expediting clearance, enhancing services, and improving safety. Their key points are as follows:

1. Opening expedited immigration channels

• Dedicated channels for the 8th CIIE at Pudong and Hongqiao airports.
• On-site processing of temporary entry permits in a "one-stop" manner for immediate clearance.
• Enhanced on-site guidance to improve entry efficiency and smoothness.

2. Providing courtesy services for important guests

• Tailored facilitation based on a "one group, one plan" approach.
• Services include pre-arranged clearance, dedicated inspection zones, and group passage arrangements.

3. Optimizing clearance experience

• Clear work assignments and improved inspection procedures.
• Innovative measures such as "personnel classification inspections, zoned guidance, and time-phased channel switching".
• Promotion of "transit tourism" initiatives in collaboration with cultural and tourism departments.

4. Setting fast-track channels for exhibits

• A "Transport-clearance-unloading-transit" green channel for timely exhibit delivery.
• "Pre-arrival inspections" and "one-time processing" for international vessels carrying CIIE exhibits at seaports.
• Priority handling for urgent cargo flights and streamlined procedures for international crew members at airports.

5. Offering real-time responsive services

• A dedicated CIIE hotline on the 12367 service platform for inquiries on immigration policies.
• A multilingual volunteer team providing assistance in English, French, Japanese, Korean, and more, available 24/7.

6. Upgrading immigration management package

• Staff stationed at the exhibition venue for policy guidance and consultations.
• One-stop services for eligible foreign personnel, including residence permit issuance and expedited clearance information registration.

7. Ensuring safety, stability

• Implementing rigorous security measures at ports to prevent cross-border crime and ensure the safety of Shanghai.
• Utilizing the collaboration mechanism among immigration agencies in the Yangtze River Delta region to enhance information sharing, coordinated law enforcement and joint case investigations to create a secure setting for the CIIE.

8. Improving law enforcement

• Strengthening the use of digital, intelligent inspection platforms.
• Accelerating the implementation of innovative policing methods to enhance risk prevention and precise management capabilities.
• Following a people-oriented law enforcement philosophy and using legal means to resolve conflicts and maintain stability.

 

Source: Shanghai General Station of Immigration Inspection