If this happens to you or a friend, you can follow the steps below to apply for a new passport.1: Report to the PoliceYou must carry a photocopy of your ID/passport, a photocopy of your visa to the police station near the place where you lost your passport or the police station in your usual residence to report the loss, and get a receipt for the report2: Report to the ImmigrationBring...

With so many choices and a range of prices, I'm worried about finding a disreputable agency that could endanger my visa and delay my travel plans. What steps should I take?Here are three tips for selecting a trustworthy visa agency:01: Conduct In-Depth Research:Look into the agency’s official website and social media platforms to gauge their reputation and read client testimonials. A strong...

Among the most notable changes is the new provision allowing foreign tech talent, already employed full-time in Guangdong, to take on part-time work under specific conditions.As outlined in the Guangdong Science and Technology Innovation Regulations, which will take effect on October 1, 2024, foreign tech talents who are fully employed in Guangdong can legally engage in additional part-time...

1. Can Foreigners Start a Business in China?Yes! Foreigners can legally register and operate businesses through structures like:Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE)Joint VentureRepresentative OfficeMost expats prefer a WFOE for full control. 2. Choosing the Right Business TypePopular options for foreigners:Consulting & education servicesSourcing, logistics, and tradeFood &...

Ever booked a hotel in China, rolled in with your suitcase all excited, only to hear that dreaded line: “Sorry, we’re not qualified to accept foreigners”? Yeah… me too. Awful. It’s been repeated so often it might as well be part of the hotel’s welcome script when a foreigner walks in. And the reason they give? “According to the law…” Well,...