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CHINA - Changes to Immigration Requirements in Beijing and Shanghai
by Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen &
Loewy, LLP
The Chinese government continues to change immigration requirements in Beijing
and Shanghai. The Chinese government is expected to implement further key
changes in the next few months.
Beijing and Shanghai: "L" (Tourist) Visas and "F" (Business) Visas
The maximum length of stay under an "L" or "F" visa is now restricted to 90
days, including extensions. Previously, "L" and "F" visa holders could remain in
Beijing or Shanghai for up to 365 days, including extensions.
Applications for "L" and "F" visa extensions must now be done in person. For "F"
visa extensions, applicants must present the original business license of their
local sponsoring entity.
Beijing: Post-Arrival Registration
In Beijing, all Work Permit and Residence Permit holders are now required to
submit Temporary Residence Registration Forms each time they return from
international travel. Foreign national residents as well as temporary visitors
("L" and "F" visa holders) in Beijing are required to comply with post-arrival
registration.
Previously, Beijing only required post-arrival registration for temporary
visitors. Outside Beijing, the registration requirement continues to apply only
to temporary visitors.
By way of reminder, foreign nationals staying in urban areas must register
within 24 hours of arrival, while those staying in rural areas must register
within 72 hours of arrival. Temporary visitors typically complete the
registration process at their hotel or other public accommodation. Those staying
in private lodgings, such as at the residence of a Chinese national or foreign
national resident, must register with the local police bureau.
Fragomen will continue to monitor developments in these areas and issue updates
as necessary.
The content of this alert is provided for informational purposes only.
If you have any questions regarding this alert, please do not hesitate to
contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen
Global Immigration Services or send an email to
CNInitiations@fragomen.com.
Source:
http://pubweb.fdbl.com/news1.nsf/c8abb103352ef95a86256e3100809438/632fc337240598618525745d005a4adc?OpenDocument
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