The PRC government also introduced new measures to further facilitate the entry of foreign nationals, such ams accepting visa extensions in local Public Security Bureaux (“PSB”), which will help save foreign nationals the necessity – and inconvenience – of frequent travels in and out of China, which proved hard to get approval for in the past. It is worth mentioning that a strong business justification is needed when applying for a visa extension in China. The final approval would still be at the discretion of local PSB officer.
It may be worthwhile for international business travellers who travel to China, especially those who are eligible for a visa exemption, to regularly review and assess their travel plans, keep track of the duration of stay accumulated in China, and document the nature and purposes of the activities (to be) performed in the country.
It is important to plan ahead in respect of the business traveller’s personal immigration status and cross-border tax arrangements.
Travellers who foresee their stay in China exceeding the permitted duration under the visa exemption policies may wish to contact their usual immigration counsel or a KPMG immigration consultant (see the Contact Us section) for assistance to make sure the necessary arrangements are made to meet the needs of the traveller’s trip.
