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Digital arrival card rolls out to foreign travellers, ending paper forms

Digital arrival card rolls out to foreign travellers, ending paper forms

From 20 November, foreigners can submit China’s arrival-card information online via NIA apps and WeChat/Alipay mini-programs, replacing paper forms. Announced 5 November 2025, the e-card promises shorter queues and fewer errors, benefiting frequent business travellers.

Nov 6, 2025
Hetao Shenzhen–Hong Kong tech zone offers three-year multi-entry visas for R&D staff

Hetao Shenzhen–Hong Kong tech zone offers three-year multi-entry visas for R&D staff

From 5 November 2025, R&D employees in the Hetao Shenzhen–Hong Kong innovation zone can access three-year, multi-entry talent visas and fast-track checkpoints, easing cross-border commutes and boosting joint tech projects.

Nov 6, 2025
Eighth China International Import Expo opens with upgraded immigration services

Eighth China International Import Expo opens with upgraded immigration services

The 8th CIIE opened in Shanghai on 5 November 2025, drawing foreign delegates under streamlined entry procedures, including extra e-gates and on-site visa services, highlighting how recent immigration reforms support large-scale business events.

Nov 6, 2025
China Extends Unilateral Visa-Free Entry for 40+ Countries and Adds Sweden Until End-2026

China Extends Unilateral Visa-Free Entry for 40+ Countries and Adds Sweden Until End-2026

Beijing has extended its 30-day unilateral visa-free scheme for 40+ countries until 31 December 2026 and will add Sweden on 10 November 2025. The decision removes visa lead-times for most short-term business and tourist trips, supporting exhibition attendance, supplier audits and client meetings throughout 2026. Mobility teams should update travel policies and booking tools accordingly.

Nov 5, 2025
240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Scheme Expanded to 65 Chinese Ports, Including High-Speed-Rail Hubs

240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Scheme Expanded to 65 Chinese Ports, Including High-Speed-Rail Hubs

China has added five Guangdong ports—including the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and West Kowloon high-speed-rail station—to its 240-hour visa-free transit scheme, lifting the total to 65 entry points nationwide. Passport holders from 55 countries can now spend up to 10 days in China without a visa if transiting to a third destination, a boon for Greater Bay Area business travel and trade-fair attendance.

Nov 5, 2025
China to Introduce Digital Arrival Card—Online Entry Declaration Available from 20 November

China to Introduce Digital Arrival Card—Online Entry Declaration Available from 20 November

From 20 November 2025 foreigners can complete China’s arrival-card electronically via the NIA website, mobile app or WeChat/Alipay. The optional digital process will shorten queues and supports the government’s ‘smart border’ initiative. Mobility teams should circulate the new online link to travellers ahead of upcoming trips.

Nov 5, 2025
‘Face-Swipe’ Fast Lanes to Cover 20+ Mainland–HK–Macao–Taiwan Border Crossings

‘Face-Swipe’ Fast Lanes to Cover 20+ Mainland–HK–Macao–Taiwan Border Crossings

Starting 5 November 2025, China will activate automated biometric immigration lanes at more than a dozen additional airports, ports and land crossings linking the mainland with Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. The ‘face-swipe’ system trims clearance times to under ten seconds, significantly easing frequent cross-border commutes for business travellers.

Nov 5, 2025
Winter 2025/26 Flight Schedule Adds 10.8 % More International Frequencies, Says CAAC

Winter 2025/26 Flight Schedule Adds 10.8 % More International Frequencies, Says CAAC

The CAAC’s winter 2025/26 schedule shows a 10.8 percent rise in international flights to and from China, restoring links to 83 countries and easing seat shortages for business travellers. Domestic capacity holds steady, while 586 new regional routes improve connectivity to emerging tourist and manufacturing hubs.

Nov 5, 2025

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