Regulations on the Entry and Exit Administration of Chinese Citizens Suspend the Application of Passes for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan

The new coronavirus is still at its peak since its discovery. As time goes by, the number of confirmed and suspected cases has gradually increased in various places, which has attracted great attention from residents at home and abroad, mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Currently, various countries implement controls on entry and exit passes for Chinese citizens and domestic travel passes to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

Entry and Entry Control Measures for Chinese Citizens

Schengen Area, EU - All countries except the legal system will suspend the issuance of visas to Chinese citizens on February 1.

Armenia - Visa exemption measures for Chinese citizens will be suspended from February 1 to March 31.

Australia - Starting from February 1, non-citizens from China are prohibited from entering Australia. Only "Australian citizens, Australian residents, dependent family members, legal guardians or spouses" are allowed to enter China.

Iraq - Several airports have implemented entry restrictions for Chinese citizens or passengers arriving from China.

Israel banned all flights from China on January 30; on February 1, tourists from the third country who visited China in 14 days were further blocked.

Kazakhstan-Stop issuing visas to Chinese citizens and suspend the visa-free transit program.

North Korea—Implementing mandatory quarantine for all arrivals from China, while strictly restricting border exchanges between the two countries.

Kuwait - Entry ban applies to people visiting China during the outbreak, including Kuwaiti citizens.

Malaysia - Foreigners who have visited Hubei Province are temporarily prohibited from entering.

Mongolia - All entry and exit ports to and from China will be closed until March 2.

Nepal - Starting from January 30, the border with China will be closed for 15 days.

Papua New Guinea - All foreign visitors from Asia are banned from entering the country and land borders are closed.

Philippines - On January 28, it suspended the issuance of visas on arrival to Chinese citizens; on February 2, it announced a complete ban on the entry of foreign tourists from China, Hong Kong and Macau. Filipino citizens and permanent residence permit holders can enter the country but must quarantine for 14 days.

Russia - Closes the border with China and stops issuing electronic visas to Chinese citizens.

Singapore - Starting from 11:59 pm on February 1, all tourists who have been to mainland China in the past 14 days are prohibited from entering and transiting in Singapore.

Sri Lanka - Chinese citizens will not be able to obtain visas on arrival.

Vietnam-Stop issuing visas to Chinese citizens.

United States - Citizens returning to the United States from Hubei need to be quarantined for 14 days. Foreign visitors who have been to China in the past 14 days are prohibited from entering, except for U.S. citizens, green cards and relatives, effective February 2.

According to Reuters, New Zealand announced today that it will ban all foreigners from entering mainland China starting tomorrow. The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also raised its travel warning to domestic people to the highest level and advises not to travel to China.

Can residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan enter and exit the country

Currently, except for the port in Wuhan that is open to the outside world, all land, sea and air ports in my country are still open to the outside world. Residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan can travel to and from the Mainland (Mainland) with valid entry and exit documents. Reducing the flow of people will help effectively prevent and control the epidemic. It is recommended that residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan make reasonable travel plans. For residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who really need to enter and exit the country, given that some countries and regions have implemented corresponding entry and exit control measures in response to the epidemic, residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who plan to travel from mainland China to other countries or regions should understand the current personnel regulations in the destination country or region in advance. Entry regulations and measures are in place to avoid losses caused by inability to enter the country; those who are allowed to enter the country or region should arrive at the exit port in advance and allow sufficient time for inspection by relevant departments; have fever accompanied by symptoms of acute respiratory infection such as coughing and difficulty breathing. It is not advisable to travel. You should receive treatment immediately at the nearest location, and truthfully explain your recent activities and close contact groups to relevant management personnel, so that relevant departments can quickly take investigation measures.

The processing of visas from the Mainland to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan is suspended

The notice requires that after the Spring Festival holiday, the entry-exit management departments of the national public security organs will suspend the acceptance, approval and issuance of visas for Mainland residents to Hong Kong and Macao starting from working days. Travel endorsements (including group tours, individual tours, Shenzhen "one trip per week"), self-service machines, online service platforms and other acceptance channels will be closed simultaneously, and the recovery time will be notified separately. The issuance of travel endorsements that have been accepted but have not yet completed certification will be suspended; if the certificate has been issued but has not yet been issued, the certificate will be reissued after the policy is restored; if the applicant voluntarily applies to cancel the endorsement, the endorsement fee collected will be refunded. For those who hold a valid travel visa to Hong Kong and Macao but are unable to make the trip during the epidemic prevention and control period, the exit and entry management department of the public security organ will re-apply for the same type of valid travel free of charge according to their own wishes after resuming the implementation of the travel policy to Hong Kong and Macao. Endorsement. For those who urgently need to go to Hong Kong and Macao for schooling, medical treatment, funeral, etc., the application policy remains unchanged.