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China pilots port e-visa for Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area

Updated: Jul 15, 2024 chinadaily.com.cn Print
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A man surnamed Chung from Singapore presents an e-visa issued by the Government Affairs of Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, East China, July 12, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]

China has launched a port e-visa service in Shanghai for foreigners invited by enterprises at China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Lin-gang Special Area from July 12, according to China's National Immigration Administration.

According to the pilot policy, the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau can issue five categories of port e-visa for eligible foreigners for purposes including visits and businesses. The whole visa application process can be conducted online by the invitation side for the applicants.

The e-visa will be valid for 15 days upon approval and holders can stay for 30 days. They can enter from any entry-and-exit ports in Shanghai and exit through any entry-and-exit ports nationwide.

Gu Yingjie contributed to the story.

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