China caps the individual income tax burden for qualifying foreign and Greater Bay Area, Hainan and Hengqin talents at 15% through a refund or exemption of the tax above that ceiling, not by lowering the statutory rates. 中国通过退还或免征超过 15% 上限的税额（而非降低法定税率），为符合条件的外籍及粤港澳大湾区、海南、横琴人才封顶实际个税负担于 … China’s Talent IIT Preferential Zones in 2026: Hainan, Greater Bay Area and Hengqin for Foreign and HK/Macao/Taiwan StaffRead more
签证移民 / Visas & Immigration
240-hour transit visa-free and unilateral visa waivers: easier China entry in 2026
China has extended transit visa-free stay to 240 hours (10 days) for eligible travellers from 55 countries.中国已将55个国家的合资格旅客过境免签停留时间延长至240小时（10天）。 The 240-hour transit visa-free policy now applies at 65 ports across 24 provincial-level regions, up from 39 ports and 19 regions.240小时过境免签政策现已覆盖24个省级行政区的65个口岸，较此前的39个口岸、19个地区进一步扩大。 China grants … 240-hour transit visa-free and unilateral visa waivers: easier China entry in 2026Read more
China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Ports, Provinces and Business-Travel Practice (2026)
China’s 240-hour visa-free transit lets eligible nationals of 55 countries transit to a third destination via 65 ports across 24 provincial-level regions, staying up to 10 days without a visa.中国240小时过境免签允许55国合资格人员经24个省区市的65个口岸前往第三国（地区），免签停留最长10天。 In its first year the policy drove 40.6 million inbound … China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Ports, Provinces and Business-Travel Practice (2026)Read more
Visa Facilitation for Business Visitors to China in 2026: Transit, Unilateral and Port-Visa Options Compared
China now offers business visitors three layered, non-exclusive entry conveniences — 240-hour transit visa-free, unilateral visa-free for 50 countries, and port visa / APEC Business Travel Card — and choosing the right one depends on itinerary, nationality and purpose. 中国目前为商务访客提供三层叠加、互不排斥的入境便利——240小时过境免签、对50国的单方面免签，以及口岸签证与APEC商务旅行卡；正确选择取决于行程、国籍与目的。 … Visa Facilitation for Business Visitors to China in 2026: Transit, Unilateral and Port-Visa Options ComparedRead more
Fast-Track Entry for Foreign Business Visitors: China Port Visas and the APEC Business Travel Card
A port visa (口岸签证) lets a foreign business visitor obtain an M visa on arrival at a designated Chinese port, when invited by a verified local entity. 口岸签证允许受邀的外籍商务人士在指定对外开放口岸落地办理M字签证。 The APEC Business Travel Card gives five-year, multi-entry access to 16 economies, … Fast-Track Entry for Foreign Business Visitors: China Port Visas and the APEC Business Travel CardRead more
China’s Unilateral Visa-Free Policy: A Practical Guide for Foreign Business Travellers (2026)
China now grants unilateral visa-free entry to ordinary passport holders of 50 countries, valid nationwide for stays up to 30 days.中国目前对 50 个国家的普通护照持有人实施单方面免签，可在全国范围停留不超过 30 天。 The policy was extended on 3 November 2025 to 31 December 2026, and Sweden was … China’s Unilateral Visa-Free Policy: A Practical Guide for Foreign Business Travellers (2026)Read more
China’s Regional Visa-Free Entry Schemes in 2026: Hainan, Cruise Ports, ASEAN Tour Groups and the HK/Macao Route
Regional visa-free entry is a policy family of its own, separate from unilateral exemption and 240-hour transit, with four distinct doors. 区域性入境免签自成一个政策族，独立于单方面免签与240小时过境免签，共有四条通道。 Nationals of 59 countries may enter Hainan visa-free for up to 30 days, the only regional door open … China’s Regional Visa-Free Entry Schemes in 2026: Hainan, Cruise Ports, ASEAN Tour Groups and the HK/Macao RouteRead more
China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy: a practical guide for foreign business travelers
China’s 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit policy lets eligible travellers from 55 countries transit through China to a third country/region without a visa, staying up to 240 hours (10 days) in designated areas. 中国 240 小时（10 天）过境免签政策允许 55 个国家的合资格旅客在前往第三国/地区途中免签过境中国，并在规定区域停留最多 240 小时（10 … China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy: a practical guide for foreign business travelersRead more
China’s Talent Visa & Residence Facilitation Reform (2025–2026): A Practical Guide for Foreign Professionals and Foreign-Invested Enterprises
China added R (talent) and K (young tech talent) visa categories to its entry-exit regulations, effective 1 October 2025. 中国已在出入境管理条例中新增 R 字（人才）与 K 字（青年科技人才）签证类别，自 2025 年 10 月 1 日起施行。 The Five-Star Card permanent residence ID and 240-hour visa-free transit … China’s Talent Visa & Residence Facilitation Reform (2025–2026): A Practical Guide for Foreign Professionals and Foreign-Invested EnterprisesRead more
Permanent Residence (“China Green Card”) & R-Class Talent Visas for Foreign Professionals
The Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card (“China Green Card”) lets its holder reside in China without time limit and enter/exit on passport + card; it is granted by the National Immigration Administration (NIA, 国家移民管理局) under the Permanent Residence Approval Measures. … Permanent Residence (“China Green Card”) & R-Class Talent Visas for Foreign ProfessionalsRead more