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IMPACT – LOW
What is the change? Immigration authorities in Beijing have significantly reduced the processing time for residence permit applications.
What does the change mean? Foreign nationals submitting residence permit applications in Beijing can expect to receive their permit in 10 business days.
Background: Starting next week, Beijing immigration authorities will process both new and renewal residence permit applications in 10 business days. Previously, the processing time was 15 business days.
BAL Analysis: A residence permit is typically required to open a bank account and secure the release of household items from customs, so the shorter wait time for residence permits will particularly benefit foreign nationals who have recently moved to Beijing.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group in China. For additional information, please contact china@bal.com.
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