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How to apply for a port e-visa
China has launched a port e-visa service in Shanghai for foreigners invited by enterprises at China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Lingang Special Area, effective July 12, 2024.
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Visa-free policies
China has implemented various visa-free policies to facilitate travel for foreign nationals visiting the country. They include transit visa-free arrangements, unilateral and mutual visa-free policies for certain countries, visa-free entry through shipping cruise ports and more.
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The 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.
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FAQs: China's visa-free entry policy
Foreign citizens applying for visa-free entry, upon their arrival in China, can stay 15 consecutive natural days, until the 24th hour of the 15th natural day, before leaving China.
Foreign citizens eligible for the visa-free entry policy, whether in groups or as individuals, can apply for the visa-free entry policy. -
144-hour visa-free transit in Shanghai
You can now easily explore the wonders of Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta region with China's 144-hour visa-free transit policy, making the most of your extended layover.
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China pilots port e-visa for Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area
China has launched a port e-visa service in Shanghai for foreigners invited by enterprises at China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Lin-gang Special Area from July 12, according to China's National Immigration Administration.
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Visa-free transit policies for foreign nationals
China has implemented a range of visa-free transit policies to facilitate short-term travel. Among these policies are the 24-hour visa-free transit and the 72/144-hour visa-free transit options.
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What is a port visa?
China's port visa is similar to a "visa on arrival" offered by other countries. The term "port visa" refers to a method of visa application, rather than denoting a specific visa category such as "business" or "tourist".
Foreigners holding ordinary passports with an urgent need to enter China but insufficient time to apply for a visa at a Chinese embassy or consulate may apply for a port visa for entry.It is advisable to submit application in advance to the port visa authorities. -
Applying for a X (study) visa
Long-term study visa (X1-visa) is issued to those intending to study in China mainland for a period of more than 180 days.
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Applying for a S (private matter) visa
Private matter visa (S-visa) is issued to those wanting to visit family members that are foreigners working or studying in the Chinese mainland, or to those who intend to visit the Chinese mainland for other private reasons.
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