As the Chinese government, which banned foreigners from the end of March, eased restrictions on entry to Koreans on the 5th, there have been inquiries about how to go to China.

During the week, the Korean embassy said the Chinese government had expanded the visa issuance of Koreans to international students, workers, and holders of valid residence permits.

● When applying for a visa, it is not necessary to submit the result of nucleic acid test, so the

Chinese government will have a valid residence permit when applying for a visa if the corona 19 test is negative before boarding. I decided to increase visa issuance.

When applying for a visa in China, you must fill out the online application by visiting the website of the China Visa Application Service Center (www.visaforchina.org).

After that, you can book the application submission time online and print out the visa reservation confirmation and submit the required documents.

It is not necessary to submit the'Corona 19 Voice Certificate, which was inspected within 5 days prior to boarding the flight,' when applying for a visa.

After applying for a visa, you can submit it separately online considering the flight schedule to board.

The original'health certificate' must be submitted when applying for a visa.

The part that confirms that you are negative on the Corona 19 test in the Health Status Certificate is prepared and submitted on the assumption that the Corona 19 test is negative.

●Even holders of valid residence permits must apply for a new visa to have a

valid residence permit to enter China immediately.

You can enter China only by getting a new visa.

If a valid residence card holder enters with a new visa, the existing residence card is valid until the expiration date.

In other words, issuance of a new visa for a valid residence permit is a necessary procedure for entering China, and does not affect the validity period of the existing residence permit.

However, if the expiration date expires after entering China, you must visit the immigration office in your jurisdiction to carry out procedures such as extension of residence.

In addition, if the validity period of the residence permit exceeds the expiration date after entering China, the residence permit must be extended immediately after the quarantine is over.

Even if the validity period of the residence card has expired, those who are eligible for an X visa (student visa) or Z visa (employment visa) can obtain a new visa and enter China.

Separately, if you have an invitation from a local government in China or if there is a humanitarian reason recognized by the Chinese side, you can apply for a visa as before.


● New applicants for work and student visas must also

carry out nucleic acid testing and submit a test report within 5 days of boarding after purchasing a ticket that can be issued .

You can send a copy of the report to the China Visa Application Service Center by email or fax within 24 hours.

If you have already issued a Chinese visa before August 5, or if you are a permanent resident of China, you do not need to be tested for nucleic acid before boarding.

Z visas are subject to issuance if you work in China, such as a company employee or self-employed person, and not only those with an existing work visa, but also new applicants.

Families may be issued if they have a valid residence permit when applying for a visa.

If the accompanying family is a student, you can apply for a student visa even if the period of residence has expired.

However, if the spouse, etc. whose residence card is not valid want to apply for a companion visa, you must have an invitation letter from the local government.

Visas are eligible for visas not only for college students but also for high school students.

Not only existing international students, but also those who are preparing to study abroad are eligible for visa issuance. In the case of short-term training (X2 visa), you can apply for a visa.

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