Living

September 10, 2025

A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates (2025 Edition)

On December 17, 2024, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced that it would fully relax and optimize the visa-free transit policy for foreign nationals.
April 28, 2025

Tax refund policy refined to spur inbound spending

Policy: Threshold for tax refunds lowered to 200 yuan
April 14, 2025

Foreign tourists to enjoy instant tax refund in China

China updated its tax refund policy for foreign tourists, shifting from a refund-upon-departure model to a refund-upon-purchase model.
March 20, 2025

US consul general in Guangzhou explores Foshan's cultural legacy

Pauline Kao, the US consul general in Guangzhou, recently visited Foshan, looking to immerse herself in the city's rich cultural heritage.
October 21, 2024

Instructions on Application for R (Talent) Visa for Foreigners

Foreign high level and exceptional ability talents who are in urgent need by the State.
October 21, 2024

Instructions on Application for Q2 (Short-Term Family Visit) Visa for Foreigners

Foreigners who pay a short-term visit to their family members, who are Chinese citizens or foreigners with permanent residence status and residing in Guangdong.
October 18, 2024

Instructions on G (Transit) Visa Application

Foreigners who need to transit through China during their international trips on G visas.
October 18, 2024

Instructions on C (Crew) Visa Application

Foreign nationals serving as train attendants, air crew members, international ship crew members, drivers involved in international road transportation, etc.
October 11, 2024

Health Care

The following is a list of hospitals in Guangdong where there are English-speaking doctors and provide medical care and services to foreigners.
October 11, 2024

Useful Numbers

Some useful phone numbers

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September 10, 2025

On December 17, 2024, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced that it would fully relax and optimize the visa-free transit policy for foreign nationals.

April 28, 2025

Policy: Threshold for tax refunds lowered to 200 yuan

April 14, 2025

China updated its tax refund policy for foreign tourists, shifting from a refund-upon-departure model to a refund-upon-purchase model.

March 20, 2025

Pauline Kao, the US consul general in Guangzhou, recently visited Foshan, looking to immerse herself in the city's rich cultural heritage.

October 21, 2024

Foreign high level and exceptional ability talents who are in urgent need by the State.

October 21, 2024

Foreigners who pay a short-term visit to their family members, who are Chinese citizens or foreigners with permanent residence status and residing in Guangdong.

October 18, 2024

Foreigners who need to transit through China during their international trips on G visas.

October 18, 2024

Foreign nationals serving as train attendants, air crew members, international ship crew members, drivers involved in international road transportation, etc.

October 11, 2024

The following is a list of hospitals in Guangdong where there are English-speaking doctors and provide medical care and services to foreigners.

October 11, 2024

Some useful phone numbers