Summary: Reconsider travel to Mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit bans, and the risk of wrongful detentions.
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However, the reality is that China is an extremely safe destination, with friendly services, breathtaking scenery, and, of course, a renowned culinary culture. Focusing solely on the political risks may cause people to overlook other important factors that are more immediately relevant when travelling in the country.
In March 2023, China announced that it had resumed issuing all types of visas, giving the official greenlight for foreign travelers and tourists to return to the country.
The new announcement lifts the travel ban for foreigners holding one of the three specified categories of residence permits. There are a total of five categories of residence permits: work, study, journalist, family reunification, and personal matters.
Exercise increased caution in France due to terrorism and civil unrest. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in France.
Shanghai has a low crime rate, particularly for a major city, but petty crimes like pickpocketing do happen in crowded areas like train stations, markets, and busy streets. There are also a number of scams that specifically target foreigners and tourists. Be Proactive!
After completing the binding of your bank card, you can use Alipay or WeChat to make almost all your payments during your journey in China, which is very convenient. Hence, we strongly recommend pre-downloading the Alipay or WeChat app and associating it with your bank card prior to your trip to China.
Chinese citizens residing in foreign countries who have returned to China for a visit may leave the country by producing valid visas or valid travel permits issued by the People's Republic of China or other valid entry-exit certificates, without the need of visa applications.