In view of the rapid spread of Covid-19 around the world, China has decided to temporarily suspend entry by foreign nationals who hold valid visas or residence permits at the time of this announcement (effective midnight, March 28, 2020). Entry by foreign nationals with APEC Business Travel Cards will be suspended as well. Policy includes port visas, 24/72/144-hour visa-free transit policy. Hainan 30-day visa-free policy specified for foreign tour groups from Hong Kong and Macao SAR, Guangxi 15-day visa-free policy specified for foreign tour groups of ASEAN countries will also be suspended. Entry with diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas will not be affected. Foreign nationals coming to China for necessary economic, trade, scientific or technological activities, or for emergency humanitarian needs, may apply for visas at Chinese embassies or consulates. Entry by foreign nationals with visas issued after this announcement will not be affected.
The suspension is a temporary measure that China is compelled to take considering the outbreak situation and the practices of other countries. China will stay in close touch with all sides and effectively manage personnel exchanges with the rest of the world under these exceptional circumstances. The above-mentioned measures will be calibrated given an evolving situation.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, National Immigration Administration
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