Sanya sets up service zone for foreigners

The service zone for foreigners at Sanya's government service center opened on June 23. It is the first of its kind in Hainan province, and part of efforts by local authorities to improve the business environment.

The service zone includes three windows which provide 18 foreign-related services of six departments, including the Sanya municipal development and reform commission, Sanya municipal science, industry and information technology bureau, Sanya municipal civil affairs bureau, Sanya municipal market supervision bureau, Sanya municipal health commission, and Sanya municipal bureau of tourism, culture, radio, television and sports.

The zone offers services in English, Russian and Korean to foreign-invested companies and foreign individuals. It can provide eight agency services such as applying for work permits and applying to extend work permits for foreigners in China. It also provides 10 consulting and guidance services, such as establishment registration of foreign-invested enterprises and approval of short-term medical practice for foreign medical groups in China.

An official of the Sanya municipal government said that the establishment of the service zone will provide high-quality services for foreign investment. All departments will complete various foreign-related approval and service work and help to build an international platform for Sanya's government services.

In the future, Sanya will expand its service fields, especially in foreign investment and employment, and create a better service model for foreigners.

Phone number for the foreigner service zone: 38221960.