China Overseas Network July 31 electric question: August new rules come! Closely related to the life and travel of overseas Chinese
As August is about to enter, the global new crown pneumonia epidemic is still continuing. Many countries have adopted measures such as "lifting the ban" and "resuming flights" in accordance with the changes in the epidemic prevention and control situation in their countries; some countries have increased prevention and control measures to strengthen the management of people going out.
What are the new regulations and developments that are closely related to overseas Chinese and overseas students in August? Xiaoqiao will sort out for you, please collect it!
Changes in immigration policy
Japan: Foreigners with status of residence can enter the country from August 5
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently announced that starting from August 5, foreigners with Japanese residency status will be allowed to return to Japan.
Before entering the country, the relevant personnel need to submit a "re-entry related document submission confirmation" at the Japanese embassy in China, and obtain a polymerase chain reaction PCR inspection certificate (within 72 hours); after entering the country, a PCR test is required at the airport. The result is Those who are negative can leave the airport, but are required to self-isolate at home for 14 days.
Data map: June 6, local time, on the streets of Tokyo, Japan. Photo by China News Agency reporter Lu Shaowei
Philippines: Foreigners holding permanent residence or immigrant visas can enter the country
The Philippine Immigration Bureau recently announced that starting from August 1st, it will lift the temporary travel ban on entering foreign citizens with long-term visas. At the same time, the Immigration Bureau emphasized that only foreigners holding permanent residence or immigrant visas can enter. Foreign tourists, non-immigrant visa holders and other types of foreigners are still prohibited from entering the country.
Ukraine: A temporary visa-free system for Chinese tourists will be implemented from August 1
The Office of the President of Ukraine recently announced that from August 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021, a visa-free system will be implemented for Chinese citizens entering or transiting Ukraine for tourism purposes. Chinese tourists can stay in Ukraine within 180 days. More than 30 days. All immigrants need to purchase medical insurance for the treatment of new coronary pneumonia.
UAE: Nucleic Acid Tests for All Passengers Arriving in UAE from August 1
The UAE’s National Crisis Emergency Management Agency and the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation have recently announced that all passengers arriving at the airport will be subject to mandatory COVID-19 testing, covering national citizens, foreign residents, tourists and transit passengers departing from any country.
Data map: On July 7, local time, after more than 3 months, Dubai was reopened to overseas tourists. The picture shows the Dubai landmark Atlantis Hotel is open.
Nepal: domestic and international flight operations will resume on August 17
The cabinet meeting of Nepal recently decided to resume domestic and international flight operations from August 17. Previously, in order to prevent and control the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Nepal began to implement a flight ban on March 22. During the ban, ordinary flights cannot take off and land within Nepal except for special flights such as evacuation and cargo.
Overseas life dynamics
Argentina: From August 3, more outdoor sports will return
Starting on August 3, Argentina will implement a new phase of social isolation policy, which also means that more outdoor activities will be allowed. In the new isolation period, more outdoor sports will return to the lives of the general public. Tennis is one of them. In addition, motor sports will also resume.
Kazakhstan: promulgated decree to compulsory wear of masks
The chief doctor of Kazakhstan Yesima Khan Petova recently signed a decree that since July 30, residents of Kazakhstan must wear masks when traveling, including walking outdoors and riding in vehicles. The order is compulsory, and violators will be subject to administrative penalties by law enforcement agencies.
Singapore: From August 4th, the number of weddings and funerals will be relaxed
The Ministry of Health of Singapore recently stated that Singapore has entered the second phase of the unblocking period for six weeks and has decided to further relax the restrictions on the number of weddings and funerals. Weddings can allow up to 50 people to attend, and mourning and funerals allow up to 30 people to be present.
Data map: On July 12, Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which went out of business due to the outbreak, was allowed to reopen. Photo by China News Agency reporter Chen Yue
Malaysia: Implementing a new policy to force masks to be worn in August
The Ministry of Defense of Malaysia recently stated that Malaysia has decided to implement a new policy from August 1 to force all people to wear masks in public places, and offenders will face a fine of up to 1,000 ringgits.
South Africa: Extension of the "National Disaster State" deadline to August 15
In response to the epidemic, South Africa has once again extended the "national disaster status" period to August 15th, and at the same time resumed the "prohibition" and curfew, and strengthened the management of people going out.
United Kingdom: further unblocking from August 1
British Prime Minister Johnson recently announced that from August 1st, most leisure venues, such as bowling alleys, ice skating rinks, casinos, beauty salons, etc. can resume operations; theaters and other indoor performance venues can resume performances; wedding events with a maximum of 30 people are allowed Started; nightclubs will continue to close.
Data map: On June 15, local time, in London, England, commuters wearing masks took public transportation.
India: Entering the third stage of unblocking from August 1
The Indian government recently announced that it will enter the third phase of unblocking on August 1, opening more activities outside the quarantine area, but strict controls are implemented in the area, and personal curfews have been lifted. Indian schools and educational institutions will remain closed until August 31.
New domestic regulations
Beijing: Individual insured persons can defer pension insurance payment
Beijing issued a notice clarifying that from August 1 to January 2021, individual industrial and commercial households and various flexible employees who participate in the basic endowment insurance for enterprise employees in their personal capacity will voluntarily choose to defer payment for the current month and subsequent monthly payments. Pension insurance premiums.
Data map: In a community elderly service center in Beijing, staff and the elderly play games together. Photo by Du Yan
Zhejiang: Non-governmental loans exceeding 3 million need to be recorded
"Zhejiang Local Finance Regulations" came into effect on August 1. The single loan amount of private loans or the cumulative loan amount from the same lender reaches more than 3 million yuan and needs to be filed.
Hainan: Irregular setting of foreign language signs will result in fines
The "Regulations on the Administration of Foreign Language Signs in Public Places in Hainan Province" came into effect on August 1. The regulations propose that if there is a situation where a foreign language mark should be set but not set, a foreign language is used alone as a mark, etc., and the time is not changed, a fine of 1,000 yuan to 30,000 yuan will be imposed.
(Source: Japan's "Chinese Herald", People's Daily, Xinhua, Singapore's "Lianhe Zaobao," China News, China Overseas net; Author: Wu Kan; ID: qiaowangzhongguo)