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Every change below is taken from an official source cited in the country guide. A rule that changed after you started planning is one of the most common reasons a visa is refused.

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• 31 December 2026 · fees · China

  Temporary cut in regular visa fees, already extended, runs until this date; US$23 single entry for most nationalities.

Already in force

• 1 July 2017 · work · China

  Ministry of Education rules allow work-study but bar international students from being employed or doing business.

• 2017 · post-study · China

  A notice on outstanding foreign graduates lets them apply for a work permit without the usual two years of experience.