Organisation Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and Other Three Departments, Circular on Issues Relevant to Facilitating Visa Issuance and Residence Procedures for Foreign Senior Skilled Personnel Coming to China

中共中央组织部、人力资源社会保障部等五部门关于为外籍高层次人才来华提供签证及居留便利有关问题的通知

January 10, 2013 | BY

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Five-year multiple entry visas offered to foreign talents.

Clp Reference: 2400/12.09.28

Main contents: Foreign senior skilled personnel and their foreign spouses and children under 18 years old under government recruitment programmes may now apply for five-year multiple entry visas for 180-day stays. They may also apply for foreigner residence permits valid for two to five years.


Related legislation: PRC Exit-entry Administration Law, Jun 30 2012, CLP 2012 No.7 p.38

clp reference:2400/12.09.28

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