
Foreigners receive their work permits in the government service hall of Yangpu Economic Development Zone, Hainan Province, Dec. 18, 2025. (Photo: China News Service / Wang Ziqian)
The first batch of foreigners received their work or residence permits as the Hainan Free Trade Port officially launched the special customs operations on Thursday.
Foreigners can complete the entire process in as fast as four days to obtain their work or residence permits after the new policy.

A staff member (R) of the government service office of Yangpu Economic Development Zone, Hainan Province, passes a form to a foreigner, Dec. 18, 2025. (Photo: China News Service / Wang Ziqian)

Foreigners receive their work permits in the government service hall of Yangpu Economic Development Zone, Hainan Province, Dec. 18, 2025. (Photo: China News Service / Wang Ziqian)

Two foreigners shake hands with staff members in the government service hall of Yangpu Economic Development Zone, Hainan Province, Dec. 18, 2025. (Photo: China News Service / Wang Ziqian)

Foreigners receive their residence permits in the government service hall of Yangpu Economic Development Zone, Hainan Province, Dec. 18, 2025. (Photo: China News Service / Wang Ziqian)















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