Guide for foreigners in Guangzhou: Marriage, adoption

Here is the guide of marriage and adoption for foreigners in Guangzhou.

Guide for foreigners in Guangzhou: Foreigners' work permits

Here is the guide of foreigners' work permits for foreigners in Guangzhou.

Border security stressed in epidemic prevention

China will strengthen border entry and exit control to prevent the import of COVID-19 cases, an official of the National Immigration Administration said on Aug 4.

Govt announces new entry rules for foreigners

China will allow the entry of foreign nationals holding three categories of valid Chinese residence permits starting on Monday.

Foreigners in 'necessary activities' can reapply for visas under new rules

Foreigners engaged in necessary activities in China can reapply for visas from Chinese embassies and consulates abroad.

A brief introduction to Chinese visa and the procedure for visa application

A Chinese visa is a permit issued by the Chinese visa authorities to an alien for entry into, exit from or transit through China.

Documents for visa application

Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a photocopy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

List of agreement on mutual visa exemption between the People's Republic of China and foreign countries

C Visa

Issued to foreign crew members of means of international transportation, including aircraft, trains and ships, or motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities, or to the accompanying family members of the crew members of the above-mentioned ships.

D Visa

Issued to those who intend to reside in China permanently.