The latest list of countries prohibited from entering China in November 2020. What are the countries prohibited from entering my country?

Due to the severe epidemic abroad, there are now some restrictions on entry into China from other countries. In addition, there are also some restrictions on domestic travel abroad to other countries. The following is the latest entry and exit information. Other countries enter China, and some Chinese enter other countries. The latest list of countries prohibited from entering China

Due to the partial rebound of the global epidemic and many uncertainties in imported confirmed cases, China will have to temporarily suspend the entry of countries currently in the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Russia, Italy, and the Philippines. People from , India, Ukraine, Bangladesh and other countries are temporarily not allowed to enter China even if they hold valid Chinese visas, work, personal affairs, and reunion permits. China will also adjust relevant measures according to the development of the epidemic situation and will notify everyone at that time.

The Chinese Embassy has also specifically informed that those holding diplomatic, official, courtesy, or C visas who are traveling to China urgently under special circumstances can apply for a visa at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate. The time limit for visas issued after November 3, 2020 will not be affected when entering China.

From November 6, 2020, those who travel to China from the United States, France, Germany, Thailand, India, Singapore, Canada, Pakistan, South Africa and other countries and meet the conditions for entering China must also provide a testing time 48 Nucleic acid detection and serum IgM antibody detection reports within hours. If you cross the border and enter China, you must obtain negative results from a double COVID-19 test in the country you are passing through.

The Chinese Embassy in Paris announced that France is the last country to enter the list. The number of infections and deaths in France is increasing rapidly, and it said that the ban will be re-evaluated based on the development of the epidemic.

Russia, Italy and Ethiopia are also affected by this measure. This week, Chinese embassies in the United Kingdom, Belgium, India, the Philippines and other countries announced that Beijing has officially decided to temporarily suspend the entry of non-Chinese citizens from these countries.

The measure includes people holding a valid residence permit for work, personal matters and family reunification.

According to incomplete statistics, at least 12 European countries, including Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, Belgium, the United Kingdom (England), Austria, Greece, the Netherlands, and Poland, have re-released the Lockdown order to curb the rapid spread of the epidemic. Among them, the UK and Belgium are the most severely affected.

“Due to the epidemic, it is announced that people in the UK will temporarily stop entering China with currently valid Chinese visas and residence permits for work, personal affairs and reunion. The Chinese Embassy (Consulate) in the UK will not The issuance of a "Health Declaration" to the above-mentioned personnel will not be affected. Foreigners holding diplomatic, official, courtesy, or C visas can apply to the Chinese Embassy in the UK if they have special urgent needs to travel to China. Visa applications at (consulate) offices and entry into China with visas issued after November 3, 2020 will not be affected.

This is a temporary measure that China has to take in response to the current epidemic situation. Make adjustments in a timely manner and issue separate notices.”

*The above content is from: Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom, November 4, 2020

On November 5, according to the Chinese Embassy in India. According to the WeChat public account, due to the epidemic, it is announced that foreigners in India will temporarily stop entering China with currently valid Chinese visas and work, personal affairs and reunion residence permits. The Chinese Embassy (Consulate) in India will not issue a "Health Declaration Form" to the above-mentioned personnel.

Persons holding diplomatic, service, courtesy, and C visas will not be affected. If foreigners really have special urgent needs to travel to China, they can apply for a visa from the Chinese Embassy (Consulate) in India. Entry into China with visas issued after November 3, 2020 will not be affected.

Also on November 5, the Chinese Embassy in Italy also issued the "Notice on Temporarily Suspending Personnel in Italy Holding Valid Chinese Visas and Residence Permits from entering China."

In addition to the United Kingdom, India, and Italy, Chinese embassies and consulates in countries such as France, Belgium, Bangladesh, and the Philippines have also issued similar notices. Citizens of these countries are not allowed to enter China even if they hold valid visas.

Passengers from the United States, Germany and other countries must provide nucleic acid test and serum antibody test results when entering China. Both tests must be completed within 48 hours before boarding.

Some people predict that Chinese embassies in various countries are likely to follow up on the policy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs may have a list of countries that need to tighten immigration. Countries around the world may be involved, but not all will be restricted.

These countries also include Australia, New Zealand and other places in the Asia-Pacific region.

Greece: You must fill in the positioning form for entry and exit

The Greek Civil Aviation Authority released the latest new entry and exit regulations on the 8th. According to regulations, from 6 a.m. on November 11 to November 30, all passengers entering Greece by flight must have a negative nucleic acid test certificate within 72 hours.

In addition, from 6 a.m. on November 10 to November 30, all passengers leaving Greece must fill out the "Passenger Locator Form" (PLF, https: //travel.gov.gr/#/), providing information including departure place, travel history, place of residence in Greece, etc.

Before passengers board the plane, airlines must confirm that passengers have submitted the questionnaire and received the corresponding QR code.

UK: Restricting entry of some people in the UK to China

Recently, the Chinese Embassy in the UK issued an important notice stating that due to the epidemic, it is temporarily suspended for people in the UK to hold currently valid Chinese visas and work. Enter China with residence permit of category, personal affairs category and reunion category. The Chinese Embassy (Consulate) in the UK will not issue a "Health Declaration" to the above-mentioned persons. If foreigners have special urgent needs to visit China, they can apply for a visa from the Chinese Embassy (Consulate) in the UK.

The Chinese Embassy in the UK stated that this is a temporary measure that China has to take in response to the current epidemic. China will make timely adjustments based on the epidemic situation and issue separate notices.

Australia: It may be the first to achieve interoperability with some Asian countries in the first half of next year

Recently, Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham said that Australia may reopen to the Asia-Pacific region within a few months. border.

Sydney Airport CEO Geoff

Culbert also predicted that Singapore, Japan and South Korea would be the first to reopen to Australians. He said that these places are currently doing a good job in epidemic prevention and control, and we have confidence in their health systems. Australia still has a travel ban in place since international borders closed on March 20, and residents must obtain an exemption from the Department of Home Affairs to leave the country.

New Zealand: The "double negative certificate" for returning from New Zealand has been cancelled

The Chinese Embassy in New Zealand recently issued a notice stating that in view of the fact that New Zealand testing institutions currently do not have the ability to provide the new coronavirus serum IgM antibodies to the public Testing conditions: In order to take into account the concerns of passengers, after coordination with many parties, the requirement for "double negative certificate" has been changed to: Passengers taking flights to China after 0:00 on November 7 can apply with two negative reports of the new coronavirus nucleic acid test (PCR) within 2 days. Health code. The specific requirements are as follows:

1. Nucleic acid sampling and testing should be conducted twice within 2 days before boarding. Negative nucleic acid test reports should be issued by different testing institutions. The time interval between the two samplings must be appropriately spaced.

2. If negative nucleic acid test reports issued by two testing agencies cannot be provided, the second sampling must be conducted on the day after the first sampling. If you board a flight on November 10, you must take the first sample on November 8 and the second sample on November 9, and obtain two negative nucleic acid test reports issued by the corresponding testing institutions.

3. After receiving two negative nucleic acid test reports, you should apply for a Chinese Citizen Health Code or a Foreign Citizen Health Declaration as soon as possible in accordance with the requirements of the "Notice" on October 31.

Japan: Sino-Japanese business exchanges will be restarted as early as mid-November

According to "Nikkei Chinese Network", the Chinese and Japanese governments have agreed to allow business people to restart as early as mid-November. final consultation stage. This move applies to short-term stays such as business travelers and long-term stays such as personnel stationed abroad. Short-term stays will be subject to the provision of a negative COVID-19 certificate and an action plan, and will be exempted from the two-week waiting period after entry.

If both sides reach consensus on both short-term and long-term stays, China will be the fourth country to restart business ties with Japan after Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam. What are the countries that my country is prohibited from traveling to?

There is currently no country that prohibits people from traveling to. Generally, other countries have restrictions on the entry of Chinese people, so everyone should pay attention to the latest entry information from other countries. .

Norway updates entry quarantine regulations

Recently, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated the entry quarantine regulations for overseas passengers. The regulations show that from October 24, these countries/regions have been marked as " Yellow" is not restricted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Travel Committee and is exempt from quarantine when entering Norway:

Some areas in Finland (Satakunta Hospital District, Pilkanma Hospital District, Paijt Hospital District, Komenlasso Hospital District, South Karelia Hospital District, Itasavo Hospital District of South/North Savo Province, Pojos-Savo Hospital District of North Savo Province, Norrbotten Hospital District, Kainuu Hospital area), as well as Greenland and the ?land Islands.

From the same date, the following countries and regions in the European Economic Area/Schengen Area will be "red" marked and must undergo quarantine and isolation when entering Norway:

Denmark mainland, Sweden, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the Vatican are all countries and regions without exception.

Oslo’s latest restrictions

On October 26, the Oslo city government began to implement stricter restrictions, including prohibiting private gatherings of more than 10 people and banning public gatherings in crowded public places. *It is compulsory to wear masks on public transportation.

In public areas in Oslo, you need to maintain a social distance of at least 1 meter, otherwise you must wear a mask. Restricted areas include but are not limited to restaurants, public transportation and other places with relatively dense flow of people.

All restaurants, cafes and bars in the city are prohibited from operating after 10 p.m. The policy clearly requires all restaurant staff to wear masks and ensure that guests are seated at least 1 meter apart when they arrive.

Although the government appropriately relaxed national restrictions in October, measures taken by local authorities will take precedence over national regulations, which is very important to control the re-spread of the epidemic.

Portugal:

Visa application: The Portuguese Visa Center is currently not open for processing. If you hold Portuguese identity or national visa, you can enter Portugal.

Note: For documents that have expired during the epidemic (Portuguese citizen identity cards, certified or certifying documents issued by the Portuguese boarding authority and civil affairs department, driver’s licenses, visas and other residence documents in Portugal, and permits, etc.), Portugal The period for legal recognition of altered certificates by public officials has been extended to March 31, 2021.

Flight status: Open to air, there are direct flights from Xi'an to Lisbon Airport

Entry requirements: Passengers who meet the entry requirements do not need to be quarantined or provide a nucleic acid test report, and need to cooperate with the staff to take body temperature detection.

Greece:

Visa application: The Greek Visa Center in Beijing and Shanghai can apply for Type C visa (short-term tourist visa/business visa) normally. The Greek Visa Center in Guangzhou does not accept visa applications temporarily. If you hold Greek identity, you can enter Greece. Schengen visas are currently not available.

Flight status: The flight ban on multiple countries has been extended. The ban on non-EU citizens entering Greece will be extended until October 25, with exceptions for citizens of the following 11 countries: Australia, Canada, Georgia , Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and the United Arab Emirates.

Entry requirements: Passengers who meet the entry requirements do not need to be quarantined. Passengers will be subject to sampling testing.

Note: According to the instructions issued by the Greek Civil Aviation Authority, all passengers must fill in the "Passenger Locator Form" (plf, https://travel.gov.gr/#/) at least 24 hours before entry. Provide information including departure place, travel history, place of residence in Greece, etc.

Mastaibo:

Visa application: The Malta visa centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou can submit visas every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Shenzhen Malta Visa Center can submit visas every Monday from 09:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Flight status: General aviation. No direct flights.

Entry requirements:

1. Entering from a safe list country:

1) Hold a valid Schengen visa, ID card or residence permit.

2) Starting from July 11, arriving in Malta from safe list countries (including China) does not require quarantine or nucleic acid testing

2. From non-safe list countries or emergency list Country entry:

1) Hold another Malaysian ID card or residence permit.

2) If you have not lived in a safe country for more than 14 days, you must provide a negative nucleic acid test certificate when entering Malta, or be quarantined for 14 days after being tested at the Malta airport.

Türkiye:

Visa application: Online electronic visa can be processed normally.

Flight status: There are direct flights from Guangzhou and Hong Kong to Istanbul Airport.

Entry requirements: Fully open, no quarantine required, no nucleic acid test report required, and staff required to conduct temperature checks.

Ireland:

Visa application: The Irish Visa Center is currently not open to apply for short-term visas. Investors who have completed the investment and obtained the original approval can apply for D-IIP visa entry.

Flight status: General aviation, no direct flights.

Entry requirements: Self-isolation is required for 14 days after entry.

UK:

Visa application: You can apply for British tourist, business, family visit, study abroad, etc. visas

Entry requirements: As the epidemic changes, the British government’s The entry quarantine policy has also been adjusted. The British government is planning to overhaul entry quarantine regulations: the quarantine time for travelers returning to the UK from countries and regions on the quarantine list will be reduced from 14 days to 7 days

Japan:

According to The latest report is that on October 9, the Japan Visa Center began to accept short-term business visa entry for those who have Chinese nationality and reside in China, as well as foreigners who have been legally residing in China for a long time. The specific requirements are as follows:

Purpose of entry:

Short-term stay (only for business purposes, the period of stay in Japan is within 90 days)

Purpose of medium- and long-term stay. (All holders of the Certificate of Eligibility for Residence)

Immigration Notes:

COVID-19 test certificate is required

2. Copy of the oath (Stamped with the acceptance seal of the Ambassador to China)

You must be quarantined in a designated place for 14 days after entering Japan

Thailand:

The Thai Immigration Bureau decided to extend it again The visa for stranded foreigners is valid until the end of October. As the epidemic situation gradually improves, Thailand has decided to try to accept foreign tourists from the end of October and quarantine them for 14 days after entry.

Singapore:

The Singapore Ministry of Health and the Singapore Immigration Bureau officially announced that starting from 23:59 on October 18, they will officially respond to the visa application approval process for foreigners entering Singapore. . All overseas ordinary passport holders, including Chinese citizens, can apply for a travel visa to enter Singapore through official channels. Those who already have a visa do not need to reapply.

Note: Having a valid visa alone does not guarantee smooth entry into Singapore. All short-term tourists must apply in advance to COVID-19travel

channels before entering Singapore. Only after obtaining approval for entry can they apply for a visa in this step. After that, they must pass the COVID-19 detection.

China:

Currently, China requires three nucleic acid tests for people entering Beijing:

First, remote nucleic acid tests and other health screenings are implemented overseas. According to the measures, only those with a negative nucleic acid test certificate taken within 72 hours can board the plane.

Second, the customs will conduct a health declaration and nucleic acid test during customs clearance

Third, a nucleic acid test will be conducted after the centralized observation period. Only those with negative results can be released from the 2 centralized observation periods according to the procedures. observe.

United States:

According to the recent notice from the US Embassy and Consulates in China, all US visa interview appointments from October 19th to October 30th have been cancelled. United Airlines, the American airline that operates the most routes between China and the United States, announced today that it will resume non-stop direct flights between China and the United States starting from October 21, between Shanghai Pudong and San Francisco

Canada:

The Canadian government recently eased entry restrictions that had been in place for months. From October 8, relatives and friends of Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents, including partners, adopted children, adult children, grandchildren, siblings and grandparents with whom they have been in a dating relationship for at least one year, can enter Canada.

The Canadian government has also made more flexible adjustments to the entry restrictions for international students that Chinese students and parents are most concerned about. Starting from October 20, international students from designated institutions with a "COVID-19 Preparedness Plan" approved by the province and region can enter Canada after obtaining a study permit

Visa application: only Online applications for studying abroad are accepted, and you can make an appointment to go to the visa center for fingerprinting

Australia:

Visa application: The Australian Visa Application Center and Customer Service Center in China will be temporarily closed until further notice. At the same time, Australia The Visa Application Center appointment system will also remain closed. Electronic visas can be applied but will not be accepted

Immigration policy: On September 9, Australian immigration announced that it would relax entry exemption conditions. All 188 temporary residence visa holders can enter directly without applying for exemption.

Isolation measures: Currently, people entering Australia will be arranged to undergo a 14-day compulsory quarantine in Sydney at their own expense. The standards are as follows: 3,000 Australian dollars per adult, and an additional 1,000 Australian dollars for each additional accompanying adult; an additional 500 Australian dollars for an additional accompanying adult under 18 years old; free for children under 3 years old.

New Zealand:

Visa application: Starting from April 7, 2020, all New Zealand visa application centers and customer service centers of VFS worldwide will be temporarily closed until further notice. The New Zealand Visa Center's postal application service will also be closed. Electronic signatures can be processed but will not be accepted.

Immigration policy: People who meet the following conditions are allowed to enter:

Currently outside New Zealand, and obtained a resident visa after leaving New Zealand, and held a skilled worker qualification when leaving the country visa, entrepreneurial work visa or special talent visa.

The current job position is still valid (but must meet the previous visa conditions) or the business is still valid and has very close ties with New Zealand.

Some international students holding valid visas are exempt from entry. The first students will arrive in November.

Quarantine measures: Starting from November 3, overseas travelers must book a quarantine hotel bed in advance through a designated website before entering New Zealand. They can only register after getting the reservation order voucher given by the website.