China's visa-free policies

China has implemented a series of visa-free policies to streamline travel for foreign nationals visiting the country. These policies include visa-free transit, visa-free entry, and mutual visa exemption agreements,.

Guide to applying for a Chinese visa

Whether you want to come to Shanghai for business, work, or travel, you will likely need a Chinese visa.

240-hour visa-free transit: Explore Shanghai & beyond

You can now easily explore the wonders of Shanghai and many other regions across China with the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, making the most of your extended layover.

Shanghai exit-entry bureau locations and business hours

China rolls out new visa type for young science talent

China announced that it will introduce a new type of visa — a K visa — for young foreign talent in science and technology.

China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy

China has introduced a 240-hour visa-free transit policy, which allows citizens from 55 countries to enter China visa-free when transiting to a third country or region.

Visa-free travel to China: Things you need to know

So far, the country has expanded its unilateral visa-free policy to over 40 countries.

Exit-entry bureaus in Shanghai and their business hours

Notice on special visa facilitation for foreign business people

To make it easier for foreign business people to come to Shanghai for business activities, the following visa facilitation measures will be implemented.

Points to note when applying for a foreign residence permit

After entering China, foreigners who need to reside in China for non-diplomatic or official purposes can apply for the issuance, extension, replacement, or reissuance of residence permits through the exit-entry administration authorities.