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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? Chinese authorities will clarify regulations regarding activities permitted by foreign nationals in China on M and F visas for fewer than 90 days.
What does the change mean? Foreigners entering China to stay for no longer than 90 days for specific activities may need to apply for a short-term Z visa and Work Permit.
Background: The authorities released a trial implementation regulation for a new short-term work visa application to solicit feedback from the public and immigration industry agents. A final version will be implemented Jan. 1. China’s related local authorities in different locations are currently in discussions and will advise further on application procedures for foreigners who fall under the short-term work permit category.
BAL Analysis: Under current regulations, the permitted activities of M visa and F visa travelers are not specified and have long been a controversial issue. The new regulation intends to classify foreigners’ activities for stays of no longer than 90 days into two categories: 1) M or F visa travelers and 2) short-term travelers performing specific work activities. BAL Shanghai is closely monitoring the discussions with local authorities and will provide confirmed information on the new regulations as soon as possible.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group in China. For additional information, please contact china@bal.com.
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