The duty of the entry and exit administration department for foreigners is to manage the passports and entry procedures for foreigners when they enter the country, and the exit procedures when they leave the country. The foreign investment management department is responsible for the management of foreign-invested enterprises, handling the registration of establishment and change of investment enterprises, and supervising and managing the daily business activities of foreign-invested enterprises. The visa foreign affairs management department is responsible for handling the visa application of foreigners, as well as the visa refusal, cancellation and change. The foreign labor service management department is responsible for handling all formalities for foreigners to come to China for employment, and supervising and managing the employment activities of foreigners. The management department of international students in China is responsible for handling all formalities for foreigners to study in China, and supervising and managing the study activities of international students in China.
The types of SAFE can also be adjusted according to the different situations of different regions or countries, so as to adapt to the local environment and policies and meet the needs of foreigners in various local activities. The purpose of the department set up by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange is to manage and control foreigners' investment, entry and exit, visas, labor services, study abroad and business activities in China, protect national security, safeguard national interests, and ensure that foreigners can operate and conduct normal lives and activities according to law.