Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Beijing, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Documents
Arranging paperwork and administrative tasks isn’t easy, particularly if you don’t speak Mandarin. But bureaucracy is unwavering, so if you follow the rules and accept there are no... read more
Entry Visa
Anyone entering China must have a visa issued by a Chinese consulate before they arrive in the country. Entry visas cannot be issued at the airport. Passport holders from Japan, Brunei... read more
Residence Visa
There is often some confusion over the issuing of D and Z visas. China only allows residents to be in possession of one nationality. The D visa is generally issued to Chinese people (or... read more
ID Card
ID cards are only issued to Chinese citizens that have a household registration (hukou). This is issued at birth by the local government and records name, date of birth, names of parents... read more
