Chinanews.com, March 26. The website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 26 issued the "Announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China and the National Migration Administration on the Temporary Suspension of Entry of Foreigners Holding a valid Chinese Visa and Residence Permit" (hereinafter referred to as "Announcement" ). The "Announcement" states that starting at 00:00 on March 28, 2020, foreigners will be temporarily suspended from entering China with their current valid visas and residence permits.
The "Announcement" pointed out that in view of the rapid spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic worldwide, China has decided to temporarily suspend the entry of foreigners with currently valid visas and residence permits in China from 00:00 on March 28, 2020. Suspend entry of foreigners with APEC business travel cards. Port suspension, 24/72 / 144-hour transit visa exemption, Hainan entry visa exemption, Shanghai cruise visa exemption, 144-hour visa exemption for foreigners from Hong Kong and Macao in Guangdong, and Guangxi visa exemption for ASEAN tourist groups. Entry with a diplomatic, official, courtesy, or C visa is not affected. Foreigners who come to China to engage in necessary economic, trade, scientific and technological activities, and for urgent humanitarian needs, can apply for visas from Chinese embassies and consulates abroad. Entry of visas issued by foreigners after the announcement is not affected.
The "Announcement" stated that this was a temporary measure that China had to take in order to cope with the current epidemic situation and refer to the practices of many countries. China is willing to maintain close communication with all parties and do a good job of personnel exchanges between China and foreign countries in the current situation. The Chinese side will adjust the above measures according to the epidemic situation and make a separate announcement.