Chinese officials have announced special visas promotion for specific foreigners coming to Shanghai for business activities.
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Authorities are for new visa facilitation measures for qualified foreign businessmen who need to visit China frequently for business activities, and actively contribute to the international business and trade cooperation in Shanghai. He said. Individuals can apply for a multiple entry M visa or 180 -day stay at the Chinese embassy or consulate. The applicant must first receive a special visa invitation issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Shanghai.
Additional information: Special promotion measures include that visa holders are exempted from the fingerprint collection, can bring their spouses and children, and to charge only a year’s multiple entry visa.
Applying for a special visa invitation must be completed by the invitation organization on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai City. A qualified invitation organization submits written applications to local governments or competent departments to obtain qualifications. Special visa invitations are issued within one week and no charge for processing.
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