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The 240-hour travel process for foreigners to China has been simplified

Release time:2025-11-10    |    Number of views:

To actively serve and promote high-level opening up and high-quality development, the National Immigration Administration of China (Exit-Entry Administration of the People's Republic of China) released 10 policy measures for immigration and exit-entry management services on November 3.

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Among them, one that overseas Chinese should pay special attention to is that the foreigners' entry card can be filled out online. Currently, China has implemented a 144-hour visa-free transit policy for 55 countries including the United States, Russia and the United Kingdom. With the launch of the online entry card filling function, the customs clearance procedures for returning passengers will be further simplified and the processing efficiency will be significantly improved, which is particularly beneficial for overseas Chinese.

1. Expanding the Pilot Implementation Scope of the Talent Endorsement Policy for Travel to Hong Kong and Macao 2. Implementing the "Nationwide Application" Measure for Mainland Residents Applying for Family Visit Endorsements to Taiwan 3. Promoting Smart Customs Clearance at Selected Ports with Navigation and Transportation Links to Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan 4. Supporting and Promoting Efficient Cross-Border Flow of Production Factors in the Shenzhen Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone 5. Expanding the Scope of Ports Offering 24-Hour Direct Transit Without Inspection Procedures 6. Adding 5 Ports in Guangdong Province as Entry Ports for the 240-Hour Transit Visa Exemption Policy 7. Expanding the Scope of Pilot Cities for "Full Online Processing" of Renewal and Replacement of Entry-Exit Documents for Mainland Residents 8. Facilitating the Renewal of Same-Type Family Visit Endorsements in Hong Kong and Macao for Mainland Residents Holding Family Visit Endorsements 9. Expanding the Scope of Ports Issuing One-Off Valid Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents 10. Implementing Online Filling of Foreigner Entry CardsThe following seven types of foreigners are exempt from filling out the form: Foreign employees holding the Permanent Residence Identity Card of the People's Republic of China for Foreigners, the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (non-Chinese nationals), group visas or those who meet the conditions for visa-free entry for groups, direct transit within 24 hours without leaving the designated area of the port, entry and exit by cruise ship and return with the original cruise ship, entry through express channels, and entry and exit transportation means, etc. Extract the main title and translate it into English

 
 
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