Notice from multiple embassies and consulates abroad: Readjustment of visa policy for China

　　China Overseas Chinese Network, August 25th

　　Recently, a number of Chinese embassies abroad have issued announcements to further optimize the visa policy for foreigners coming to China.

In this regard, Xiaoqiao has sorted out, let's take a look!

Foreigners who go to China for business activities with a valid APEC business travel card and foreign students with a valid residence permit for study are allowed to enter

　　Chinese embassies in Germany, Japan, Australia, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, South Africa, Malaysia, etc. have stated that foreigners who hold a valid Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business travel card are allowed to present the travel card and the corresponding card. To enter China with a valid passport, there is no need to apply for a separate visa; at the same time, foreign students who hold a valid Chinese study residence permit can enter China within the validity period of the residence permit and do not need to apply for a separate visa.

　　Previously, due to the need for epidemic prevention and control, the National Immigration Administration issued an announcement to suspend foreigners holding APEC business travel cards from entering China.

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Long-term study abroad students can apply for study visas

　　Chinese embassies in Germany, Canada, the Philippines, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, etc. recently issued notices stating that long-term students who have received academic education in China can present the "Visa Application Form for Foreign Students in China" (JW201 or JW202) and the school Letter of admission or proof of return to school to apply for a study (X1) visa.

　　In addition, the Chinese embassies in Germany, Nepal and Mexico also stated that family members of overseas students can apply for staying or visiting relatives with the invitation letter issued by the inviter, proof of kinship, and copies of the inviter's passport and residence permit.

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Foreigners should in principle be vaccinated against COVID-19 before entering China

　　The embassies in Panama, Sudan, and Algeria all stated in their notices that before entering China, foreigners should in principle be vaccinated with the new coronary pneumonia vaccine approved by China or the World Health Organization for emergency use or marketing.

　　In addition, the embassy in Malaysia also requires proof of Covid-19 vaccination to be submitted in the visa application materials.

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Embassy in Greece:

"Double nucleic acid test" is required within 48 hours before boarding

　　In view of the current epidemic situation, in order to further strengthen the safety of flights to China, a number of Chinese embassies and consulates have issued notices one after another, reminding people going to China to take precautions against the epidemic. Adjusting.

　　The Chinese Embassy in Greece issued a notice on August 22 that passengers going to China must comply with the requirements of "double nucleic acid testing" within 48 hours before boarding.

　　At present, the departure time of direct flights is every Wednesday at 10:15 pm, so passengers should perform "dual nucleic acid testing" after 10:15 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, and the two tests should be separated by more than 24 hours.

In addition, the relevant testing needs to be carried out in two different testing institutions, and two different stores of the same brand are regarded as the same institution.

　　Xiaoqiao reminds those who plan to go to China to arrange pre-trip testing, apply for health codes, etc. in advance according to the relevant regulations announced by the local Chinese embassy (consulate), and take protective measures on the way to China. Reduce the risk of infection.

　　(Source of the manuscript: China Overseas Chinese Network WeChat public account; ID: qiaowangzhongguo; China Overseas Chinese Network integrates the websites of embassies and consulates abroad, WeChat public accounts, etc.; Author: He Ying)