In recent years, China has continued to expand high-level opening-up. Around the goal of "gathering talents from all over the world for utilization", various regions have continuously optimized policies for introducing foreign talents. As an international metropolis, Shanghai, based on implementing national policies and combining its own development orientation, has launched a series of more targeted, streamlined
China's development cannot be achieved without the active participation of global talents, and it also provides broad development opportunities for them. To further implement the strategy of strengthening the country through talents in the new era, optimize the environment for foreign young sci-tech talents to work in China, and deepen international talent exchanges and cooperation, in accordance with the decisions
The Hague certification (Apostille) is based on 1961 "The Hague on the elimination of foreign document certification requirements of the Convention" (referred to as "The Hague Convention") provides an international certification. Its main purpose is to simplify the certification process of transnational official documents, so that a document issued in a Hague member state can be directly recognized and accepted in other Hague member states without going through the cumbersome multiple certification procedures.
With the increasingly frequent international exchanges, more foreigners or returnees from overseas need to drive vehicles in China. For those holding a foreign driving license, it is crucial to understand how to obtain a China driving license. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the specific process and required materials for renewing a driving license from abroad to a China one, helping you complete the renewal procedures smoothly.
In today's increasingly fierce global competition, talent has become the core resource pool global wisdom and resources to promote high-quality development. In 2002, Shanghai was the first in the country to introduce the residence permit system for overseas talents. This innovative measure broke the restrictions of the traditional household registration system, providing overseas talents with a "third identity" between Chinese residents and foreigners
On 29th May,2025, according to the latest announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China: To further facilitate the convenient movement of people between China and foreign countries, the Chinese government decided to expand the scope of visa-free countries. From 9th June,2025 to 8thJune,2026, a 30-day visa-free entry policy will be implemented for ordinary passport holders of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain.
Application for permanent residence of foreigners in China (all known as China “Green Card”) currently can be divided into four categories, that is, work and employment, investment, special contributions, and family reunion. Different areas or cities may have different rules for foreigners to apply for permanent residence in China.
Foreign Permanent Residence Permit is a legal identity certificate for foreigners who have obtained permanent residence in China to stay in China. The permanent residence of foreigners in China means that the period of foreigners’ residence in China is not restricted. Foreigners who have obtained permanent residence in China can enter and leave China with a valid passport and the Foreign Permanent Residence Permit.
Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents who have lived in the inland (mainland) China for more than six months with a legitimate and stable job, a legitimate and stable residence or continuous school attendance are eligible to apply for a residence permit in accordance with the relevant regulations according to their wishes.
Foreign nationals who change jobs in China often go through the process of changing their visas. Expatriates may have some difficulties in changing their visa due to some documentation issues. When a foreigner leaves their current job for some reason, they must apply for cancellation of their work permit within 10 working days from the last day of employment. Otherwise, they may have problems applying for a work permit again in China.