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Visa & Immigration Services

24-Hour and 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Route and Regional Requirements

A Port Visa Is Not an Unrestricted “Visa on Arrival”

Accommodation Registration for Foreign Nationals in China: Hotels, Private Homes, and Online Filing

Choosing the Right Chinese Visa: Match the Category to Your Purpose

Five Types of Foreigner Residence Permits and the 30-Day Application Deadline

Foreign Nationals Working in China: From the Work Permit Notice to a Work-Type Residence Permit

Permanent Residence for Foreign Nationals: How It Differs from a Long-Term Residence Permit

Q and S Visas: Distinguishing Family Reunion, Family Visits, and Personal Affairs

Unilateral Visa-Free Entry for Ordinary Passport Holders: Eligible Purposes and Border Checks

Work Permit Categories A, B, and C, and Extensions, Amendments, and Cancellation

X1 and X2 Student Visas: Converting Long-Term Study Entry to a Study-Type Residence Permit

Your Visa Is Nearing Expiry: Extensions, Replacement, and Stay Permits

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