NEWS
China to provide visa-free entry for UAE nationals
2 Feb 18
CHINA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? China has lifted visa requirements for nationals of the United Arab Emirates.
What does the change mean? UAE nationals are now able to travel to China for short-stay business, tourism or to visit family without first obtaining a visa. Visa-free entry will be valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Implementation time frame: Ongoing. The change took effect in January.
- Who is affected: UAE nationals traveling to China.
- Impact on processing time: The change will save travelers the time it takes to obtain a visa prior to traveling.
- Business impact: Business travelers are among those covered by the arrangement.
Background: Even before the change, the UAE allowed Chinese nationals to visit the UAE for 30 days without first obtaining a visa. Chinese officials have now lifted visa requirements for UAE nationals, saying it will help boost business and tourism between the two countries.
BAL Analysis: The visa arrangement will ease travel for UAE nationals traveling to China for business, tourism or to visit families. Travelers should note that work activities require work authorization.
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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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 30 Oct 14
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Work furloughs to close Beijing government offices
CHINA 14 Oct 14
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Dubai conducting unannounced workplace audits
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 17 Sep 14
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Companies urged to file before holiday break
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 15 Sep 14
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National holidays to delay processing
CHINA 15 Sep 14
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New polio inspections now required for certain travelers
CHINA 13 Aug 14
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Paperless labor cards, e-contracts cut processing times to...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 14 Jul 14
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New procedures set for Xi’an high-tech companies
CHINA 27 Jun 14
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Xi’an now requiring interview at time of work...
CHINA 24 Jun 14
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Government steps up scrutiny of employment ‘workarounds’
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 17 Jun 14
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Dubai moves to online applications
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 19 May 14
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Foreign registrations getting tight scrutiny in Shanghai
CHINA 21 Apr 14
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Qingdao requires legalized degrees for some work permits
CHINA 7 Apr 14
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Dubai Mandates Employer-Paid Health Insurance for Foreign Workers
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 3 Dec 13
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Expats Must Earn More to Sponsor Parents
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 21 Nov 13
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Rules Change for Unmarried Expat Couples in Shanghai
CHINA 15 Nov 13
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Molestation Case Prompts New Police Clearance for Expats
CHINA 15 Nov 13
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China Eliminates Internship and Training Visas for Most...
CHINA 13 Nov 13
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Move to Paperless Work Permits Expected to Slash...
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 31 Oct 13
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Visa-Free Processing Comes to Chongqing
CHINA 28 Oct 13
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Trend Watch: Rise of the Regional Unified Visa
GLOBAL 19 Sep 13
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New Visa Rule in Shanghai for Foreign Dependents...
CHINA 20 Aug 13
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Beijing Now Requires Original Documents for Some Applications
CHINA 31 Jul 13
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In Beijing, Business License Needed for Visa, Residence...
CHINA 26 Jul 13
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New Regulations and Visa Categories Will Take Effect...
CHINA 24 Jul 13