Update: leaving Hainan Island requirement under lockdown

Update: leaving Hainan Island requirement under lockdown

The covid-19 virus has spread to other parts of Hainan Island with 525 confirmed cases and 121 asymptomatic patients from August 1 till August 6 per the local government. And Sanya is now 100% under lockdown from August. 6 Are tourists allowed to leave Hainan Island? Here is the updated policy leaving Hainan Island from […]

Update July 19, 2022 Travel Restrictions to China

Update July 19, 2022 Travel Restrictions to China

Updated Travel Restrictions to China as of July 19, 2022 Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the China government has adjusted travel restriction to China, here is the update as of July 19, 2022. Who can travel to China under COVID-19 pandemic? Work visa Holders: Z visa, mainly issued to foreigners working in China. Business visa holders: […]

July 28 Update: Travel Restrictions to Hainan Island

July 28 Update: Travel Restrictions to Hainan Island

Travel Restrictions from Mainland China to Hainan Island, Travel Bans to Hainan Island, Travel Requirements to Hainan, Covid 19 Travel Restrictions to Hainan Island A lot of tourists asked about travel restrictions or travel bans from Mainland China regarding covid 19. Like the rest of China, the local government applies the following policies: From risk free […]

residence permits holders for work, personal matters are allowed to enter China

residence permits holders for work, personal matters are allowed to enter China

Announcement on Entry by Foreign Nationals Holding Valid Chinese Residence Permits of Three Categories In view of the current COVID-19 situation and the need of epidemic prevention and control, adjustments are now made to the announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Immigration Administration on the Temporary Suspension of Entry by Foreign […]

Hainan Island working permit application

Hainan Island working permit application

A working permit is a long term visa which allows a foreigner to stay and work legally in China. So to work on Hainan Island, foreigners should get their working permits approved before they start their jobs. Once a foreigner gets a job, his/her employer normally handles the working permit application. As a foreigner, the […]

Covid-19 Entry Restrictions to Mainland China Updated Sept. 25

Covid-19 Entry Restrictions to Mainland China Updated Sept. 25

Who can travel to Mainland China including Hainan Island from Sept. 28, 2020: From September 28, 2020, foreign nationals holding valid residence permits for work, personal affairs, or family reunions many once again enter Mainland China. Persons whose residence permits in the approved categories expired after March 28, 2020, may apply for a new residence […]

The 2020 Hainan Free Trade Port Investment Guide officially released

The 2020 Hainan Free Trade Port Investment Guide officially released

Hainan Free Trade Port Investment Guide On June 1, 2020, The Central Government released Hainan Free Trade Port Master Plan. On August. 25th, 2020, the Hainan Provincial Bureau of International Economic Development (Hainan IEDB) published the 2020 Hainan Free Trade Port Investment Guide. For foreign investors, the most important is to know where to invest […]

Hainan Marine Trade Exchange Services set up in Sanya

Hainan Marine Trade Exchange Services set up in Sanya

On August, 21st, 2020, a big ceremony was held to celebrate the establishment of Hainan Marine Trade Exchange Services at the Seminar on Innovation and Development of Cruise and Yacht Industry in Hainan Free Trade Port. Sanya has great potential to develop the cruise and yacht industry with its unique natural resources and climate advantages. […]

More flights to Boao Airport, the third Airport on Hainan Island

More flights to Boao Airport, the third Airport on Hainan Island

Boao Qionghai Airport Hainan Island China Boao Airport is located in Zhongyuan Town (中原镇), about 12KM from Qionghai City Center, and 15KM from the Boao Forum for Asia permanent site. The Airport occupies an area of about 3 million sq. meters with airstrip of 3200 meters, good for B747 and Airbus 340. The airport serves […]

Hainan increased Tax-free shopping quota to CNY100,000 from July, 1, 2020

Hainan increased Tax-free shopping quota to CNY100,000 from July, 1, 2020

Hainan Duty-Free Annual Quota to CNY100,000: China’s Hainan Province increased its annual tax-free shopping quota for travelers. With effect from Wednesday, July 1, the quota was raised to 100,000 yuan (about 14,123 U.S. dollars) per person each year from the current 30,000 yuan. The categories of duty-free goods were also been expanded. Duty-Free Shopping Centers […]