Immigration to China

China, officially known as the  People’s Republic of China (PRC) is an East Asian country. It is the third largest country after Russia and Canada in terms of land area, covering an area of 9.6 million square kilometres. As of 2022, China is also the most populated country in the world with a population of nearly 1.412 billion. Beijing, the second largest city of China, is the national capital of China with more than 22 million residents. Beijing is the political and cultural hub with monumental buildings, old restaurants & centre of Chinese arts and crafts. Shanghai, the biggest city of China, is the industrial and financial centre. It has the world’s largest seaports covering an area of 3,619.6 km², which is also the busiest port in terms of cargo tonnage.

Traveling information

China has re-opened borders for immigrants and tourists on the 6^th January’2023 after 3 years since the Pandemic crises. Post Covid-19, China is now looking for much needed boost to Hong Kong’s tourism and International talented expats as the situation forced many to leave China during the pandemic. The government has started issuing passports to local Chinese citizens to visit family and friends living abroad and also extending visas for foreigners and students to immigrate to China for work, business and studies. Since January 8, 2023, China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) has started resuming normal visa services for foreigners, port-visas, temporary entry permits and the 24/72/144-hour visa-free transit policy.

China has introduced flexible convenient visa rules for foreigners who want to work and invest here. A special multiple-entry visitor’s visa has been adopted where a 12 month’s stay is permitted per visit. This visa has a validity up to 5 years. Similarly, a work visa is permitted for 2-5 years with multiple entry rights.