The National Immigration Administration has launched a pilot program for issuing port electronic visas in the Lingang new area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone. The aim is to enhance digitization of regular visas and improve efficiency and service quality,
A passenger from Singapore became the first foreign national to enter China using a port electronic visa on Friday when he arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and obtained his visa using the electronic visa system.
The electronic visa, or "E-visa," is a digital alternative to traditional paper visas, storing visa information electronically and issuing it in digital form.
This eliminates the need for physical visa stickers in passports, allowing applicants to enter and stay in China with their electronic visas.
The National Immigration Administration said the pilot program in the Lingang new area was a significant step in visa reform.
It will simplify application procedures, boost service efficiency, and promote greater institutional openness in immigration management, it said.
