- Most Frequently Asked
- Visas & Entering China
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- Healthcare & Medical
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Can I apply for a certificate of no criminal record while outside China?
There is currently no online application channel, and no official written statement can be provided.
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Can I take high-speed rail from Shanghai to Hong Kong under 240-hour visa-free transit policy?
Your trip meets the requirements for the 240-hour visa-free transit policy.
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Can international students who transfer schools have X2 visa replaced while staying in China?
If you need to have your X2 visa replaced within China, you must obtain approval from both your current and new schools as well as the competent authority.
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What customs procedures apply to musical instruments brought into China as exhibits?
The organizer of an exhibition held in China shall submit supporting documents for the exhibition and a list of exhibits to the customs office responsible for the exhibition venue and complete the required procedures.
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Can I register on Suishenban using a foreign mobile phone number?
You may register for Suishenban using a Russian passport and a Russian mobile phone number.
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Can I bring 30 bottles of wine to China for personal use?
For inbound travelers, the duty-free allowance for alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 12 percent or higher is 1.5 liters.
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Do I need six months of passport validity to enter Shanghai visa-free during a layover?
Please note that holders of ordinary Italian passports may enter China visa-free for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchange visits, or transit, for stays of no more than 30 days.
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What documents are required to replace an X2 visa to allow additional entries?
If you need to replace your X2 visa with a new single-entry or double-entry visa, please ask your school to issue an application letter.
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Does my residence permit need more than six months' validity for my wife to apply for a residence permit for personal matters?
If your family member is applying for a residence permit for the first time, your residence permit must have more than six months of validity remaining. This requirement applies regardless of whether the family member entered China on an S1 or S2 visa.
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Can I bring medical cannabis into China?
Under Chinese law, cannabis is classified as an illicit drug and is prohibited from entering China.
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