Announcement on Special Visa Services for Foreign Business Personnel Visiting Ningxia
To enhance international personnel exchanges and facilitate foreign business activities in Ningxia, supporting the region's high-quality development and open economic growth, the Foreign Affairs Office of the Ningxia Autonomous Region Party Committee will now provide special visa services for foreign businesspeople visiting China on short-term trips, effective immediately.
1. Target AudienceThis announcement primarily targets foreign business personnel who frequently travel to Ningxia for trade and business purposes and who play a significant role in the region's foreign economic and trade cooperation, along with their spouses and children. Eligible entities include state-owned, private, and foreign-invested companies, among other market participants.
2. Policy Details Foreign business personnel who meet the requirements can apply for a 5-year multiple-entry visa, with each stay lasting up to 180 days, using the "Special Visa Invitation Letter" at Chinese embassies or consulates abroad.
3. Application Process Eligible market entities should assess the necessity for the special visa and submit applications to the local foreign affairs department. After review, the Foreign Affairs Office of the Ningxia Autonomous Region Party Committee will issue the "Special Visa Invitation Letter" for the 5-year multiple-entry visa with a 180-day stay per entry. Foreign business personnel, along with their spouses and children, can apply for the visa within three months by presenting the invitation letter at the relevant Chinese embassy or consulate.
4. Important NotesMarket entities (inviting parties) may only apply for visas for individuals visiting Ningxia for business activities related to their organisation and cannot extend the scope to non-business or non-trade-related individuals. There is no fee for obtaining the "Special Visa Invitation Letter."
Source: Ningxia.
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