China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) has officially implemented five measures to facilitate the entry of foreign nationals into the country, effective as of Thursday. These measures include the relaxation of visa application requirements and the simplification of visa application materials, marking a continued effort by China to accelerate its opening-up to the outside world.

During a conference held on Thursday, an official from the NIA announced these measures. They encompass the relaxation of conditions for foreign nationals applying for port visas to China. In cases where foreign nationals urgently need to engage in business cooperation, visit exchanges, investments, and other non-diplomatic and non-official activities, and are unable to obtain a visa overseas in time, they can apply for a port visa to enter China by presenting invitation letters and other relevant supporting documents to the port visa authorities.

Foreign nationals are now permitted to transit through Beijing Capital Airport and other designated international airports in China for up to 24 hours without undergoing immigration procedures. This policy applies to nine international airports, including Beijing Capital, Beijing Daxing, Shanghai Pudong, Hangzhou Xiaoshan, Xiamen Gaoqi, Guangzhou Baiyun, Shenzhen Bao'an, Chengdu Tianfu, and Xi'an Xianyang. Travelers with international connecting flights within 24 hours can transit through any of these airports to a third country or region without undergoing immigration procedures and can enjoy visa-free transit.

For foreigners in China for a short period engaged in business cooperation, visit exchanges, investment, and other non-diplomatic and official activities, the option to apply for a visa extension or replacement from the local exit and entry administration of the public security organ is available if they have legitimate and reasonable reasons to continue staying in China.

Additionally, foreigners in China requiring multiple entries and exits for legitimate reasons can apply for a multiple-entry visa by submitting an invitation letter and other relevant supporting documentation to the exit and entry administration.

When foreign nationals apply for visas, those whose accommodation registration records and business licenses can be accessed through information sharing are exempt from providing relevant paper documents for verification. In the case of foreign nationals in China applying for short-term family reunion visas, a declaration of kinship by the inviting person can be used instead of proof of kinship.

According to the official, as China's economy continues to recover and improve, and its level of opening-up to the outside world expands, there has been a surge in demand for enhanced immigration management services from both domestic and foreign enterprises and individuals.

In response, the NIA is proactively collaborating with relevant authorities to address key challenges and obstacles related to the entry of foreigners for business, study, and tourism in China.

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