​New China Visa Policies Updated in December

What\x26#39;s new this month?

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New China Visa Policies Updated in December


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Work Visa Related


1. Shanghai - Work Permit Cancellation in Shanghai Simplified


After cancelling a work permit in Jing'an District, Shanghai, applicants can collect a cancellation certificate from the Jing'an Foreign Expert Bureau.


Only one document is needed: Printed cancellation application form (with application number)


  ✅ The certificate can be reissued multiple times if lost.


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2. Shanghai - Age Limit for Type B Work Permits Relaxed in Shanghai


Shanghai has eased age restrictions for B-category work permits:


  • Age limit for B-category permit applicants raised from 60 to 63 years

  • Age threshold for point-based B-category permits increased from 65 to 70 years


📈 This is welcome news for elder foreign professionals concerned about age limitations.


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3. Hangzhou - Additional Documentation Required for Hiring Foreigners in F&B Sector


When a restaurant business in Hangzhou employs foreign staff, a situational statement must be provided, including:


  • Company scale

  • Job structure

  • Ratio of Chinese to foreign employees


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4. Work Visa Applications in Bangkok Now Require Additional Documents


When applying for a Z-type work visa at the Chinese Visa Center in Bangkok, applicants must upload the bilingual work permit and additionally provide:


  • Labor contract

  • Business license of the company

  • Identification document of the legal representative


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Part

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Permanent Residency Related


5.  Shanghai - Chinese Descent Applicants for PR in Shanghai Must Provide Passport History


Applicants of Chinese descent applying for permanent residency in Shanghai must provide:


✔ All previous private Chinese passports (including those issued by Chinese embassies/consulates abroad).


📸 If original documents are unavailable, a photo of the passport's ID page is required.


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6. Residence Permits for Family Reunion Based on Chinese Relatives or PR Status


For foreigners applying for family reunion residence permits through Chinese permanent residents or family ties with Chinese citizens:


Non-Chinese applicants:

○ Aged 60 and above – eligible for permits of up to 3 years
○ Below 60 years – typically granted 1–2 years


Applicants of Chinese descent:
○ Eligible for reunion permits valid for up to 5 years


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