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Visitors to the Chinese mainland are no longer required to have nucleic acid tests or antigen tests before entry starting today.

In accordance with the new rule, the question about nucleic acid testing has been removed from the China Customs Health Declaration interface.

The question related to COVID has been removed in this screenshot taken on Wednesday.

It remains compulsory for people to complete a health declaration that includes questions of entry/exit information, personal information, travel history and health condition.

In order to expedite the process, Customs authorities recommend travelers download the official WeChat app in advance and know how to find the China "Customs Pocket Declaration" applet for an easier process.

The completion of the form needs about two minutes, making it a more efficient alternative to traditional paper declarations.

With a scan of the WeChat-based China "Customs Pocket Declaration" applet, people can get to the page of Customs Health Declaration.

Travelers are allowed to carry out the health declaration on site at Customs, but it may cause unnecessary congestion.

It is highly recommended that visitors complete the declaration 24 hours prior to entry/exit, and remember to take a screenshot of the barcode that is generated.

Once travelers arrive at the Customs gates, they simply need to show the screenshot of the barcode to customs personnel for a seamless entry/exit.

Foreign Ministry has announced that beginning on Wednesday, it would no longer require travelers entering China to take a PCR test or an antigen test for COVID-19.

The government of China and the government of Singapore will help about 500 full-time students and recent graduates from polytechnics and Autonomous Universities from Singapore and the equivalent from China, to participate in overseas internships in our two countries. Singapore students can look forward to updates on internship opportunities in China on the YES website (yes.org.sg) when travel resumes.

Singapore students who come to China for internship need to apply for "Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit" and "Foreigner's Work Permit". Waibot has made a picture for the reference of students and employers in need.

On August 9, 2023, the Chinese Embassy in Sweden and the Consulate-General in Gothenburg issued the new version of the "Instructions for Applying for a Visa to the People's Republic of China", with the main adjustments and related convenience measures as follows:

I. The following individuals can apply for multiple-entry visa:

1. Individuals who have visited China with M-Visa several times can apply for multiple entry M-visa valid for more than 12 months.

2. If documentation showing the relationship of spouses, parents, sons or daughters between the applicant and the inviting individual can be provided, (marriage certificate, birth certificate, proof of kinship issued by Public Security Stations or notarized certificates of kinship) , the applicant can apply for multiple-entry Q2 visa valid for more than 12 months.

3. Those who can provide the real estate ownership certificate under or with the applicant's name, or the real estate purchase and sale contract notarized by a domestic notary office in China, can apply for multiple-entry S2 visa valid for more than 12 months.

Please be noted that when applying for multiple-entry M and Q2 visas, basic materials such as invitation letters are still required. The validity plus the duration of stay of the Chinese visa issued by the embassy or consulate shall not exceed the validity period of the passport. Consular officials decide whether or not to issue a visa and the validity, duration of stay, number of entries of the visa based on the applicant's specific situation.

II. For documentation which is not specified in the "Instructions for Applying for a Visa to the People's Republic of China" as requiring the provision of original documents, fax copies, photocopies, or printed copies can be used.

Please be noted that consular officials may request applicants to provide original invitations or relevant materials. Falsification may result in the refusal or revocation of a visa, or denial of entry into China.

III. From August 10, 2023 to December 31, 2023, eligible applicants for business, tourism, family visit, transit, and crew visas for one or two entries will be exempt from fingerprint collection.

In addition, individuals under the age of 14 or over 70, those who have been issued a visa with the same passport within five years and have retained fingerprints, individuals with all ten fingers mutilated or all ten fingerprints uncollectable, will continue to be exempt from fingerprint collection.Individuals who are exempt from fingerprint collection can entrust others to submit visa applications.

IV. To facilitate flexible arrangement of visa submission time for applicants, starting from August 10, 2023, application materials can be submitted to the nearby Stockholm or Gothenburg visa centers without the need for an appointment. If you have already made an appointment for the delivery time, there is no need to change or cancel it, choose a workday at your convenience for material submission.

The Chinese Embassy in Sweden and Consulate-General in Gothenburg kindly remind you that before submitting your application, please check the application materials according to the "Instructions for Applying for a Visa from the People's Republic of China".

Foreigners with a doctoral degree working in Shanghai now have the opportunity to directly apply for Chinese permanent residence, commonly known as the Chinese green card, according to the official website "Online platform for Government Affairs of Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of Shanghai Public Security Bureau.

The original text is as follows:

Those expatriates with Ph. degrees and currently work in Shanghai, and abide by Chinese laws, have good health, and have no criminal records can apply for permanent residence in China.

The foreign spouse and their unmarried children under 18 years old of the above foreign applicants and abide by Chinese laws, have good health, and have no criminal records can apply for permanent residence together.

In this way, neither the length of work experience nor a minimum salary standard is required.This recent policy change is a significant development as it removes the previous restriction that limited eligibility only to overseas Chinese.

The new policy allowing expatriates with Ph.D. degrees to directly obtain Chinese permanent residence in Shanghai represents a significant shift in immigration regulations. It demonstrates China's commitment to attracting and retaining international talent and promoting academic collaboration. Foreign professionals with a Ph.D. degree can now enjoy the benefits and stability of permanent residence in Shanghai, fostering a diverse and inclusive community of skilled individuals contributing to the city's growth and prosperity.