What are the visa & residency requirements in Qingdao?

"To apply for a visa to Qingdao, applicants must submit a valid passport, a completed visa application form, a recent passport-style photograph, and proof of legal residence in the country of origin. Depending on the type of visa, additional documents may be required. Once the application is approved, the visa will be issued and the applicant will be able to travel to Qingdao. To apply for residency in Qingdao, applicants must submit a valid passport, a completed application form, a recent passport-style photograph, and proof of legal residence in the country of origin. Depending on the type of residency, additional documents may be required. Once the application is approved, the applicant will be issued a residence permit and will be able to live and work in Qingdao," explained one expat living in Qingdao, China.