Hainan is China's only tropical island province — and the world's largest Free Trade Port. With visa-free entry, a 15% income tax cap, and zero tariffs, it's the most open gateway to Asia.
Hainan Free Trade Port offers policies unmatched anywhere else in the country — built to welcome the world.
Citizens from 86 nations can enter Hainan without a visa for up to 30 days — for tourism, business, family visits, medical treatment, exhibitions, and sports.
Qualified individuals pay a maximum of 15% personal income tax — compared to 45% in mainland China. A game‑changer for global talent.
Most goods entering Hainan are zero‑tariff. Lower cost of living, more consumer choice, and enormous business opportunities.
World‑class infrastructure wrapped in island paradise. Everything you need — in English.
74+ hospitals with international departments, English‑speaking staff, and direct‑bill insurance. Haikou & Sanya lead with dedicated international medical centres.
Link your Visa, Mastercard, or JCB to WeChat Pay or Alipay. Foreign phone numbers supported. Tap‑and‑go across the entire island.
Growing network of international and bilingual schools. Hainan University offers English‑taught programmes with Belt & Road scholarships.
Bilingual signage at airports, hospitals, tourist sites, and government halls. 12345 hotline in English, Russian, Japanese, and Korean.
"Hainan is not just an island — it's China's vision of an open, globally‑connected future. Come see why the world is choosing Hainan."— Hainan Free Trade Port Administration
Whether you're visiting, studying, working, or building a life — there's a clear path.
No visa needed for 86 nationalities. Fly direct to Haikou, Sanya, or Bo'ao. Use 144‑hour transit from Hong Kong & Macau — or join a cruise with 15‑day visa‑free access.
Hainan University and international partner campuses offer English‑taught degrees. Belt & Road scholarships available. X1 visa with admission letter — straightforward with dedicated international student offices.
The 15% income tax cap alone makes Hainan compelling. Z visa process streamlined with "one‑window" service. A, B, and C talent categories — from top scientists to skilled professionals — all welcome.
Once you experience Hainan, you'll want to stay. Q1/Q2 residence permits make family reunification simple. Property ownership, international insurance, and banking — increasingly seamless.
86 countries. Zero tariffs. 15% tax. One tropical island. Your next chapter starts here.
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