The latest visa policy for foreigners coming to China

Foreigners currently holding diplomatic, service, courtesy, and flight attendant visas, as well as visas approved for emergency reasons after March 28, can enter the country. There is no complete ban. As for when the announcement can be lifted, it depends on the development of the epidemic in foreign countries. Only after complete control will China consider restoring normal entry and exit policies. As for whether to resume one by one according to the status of each country or to restore them together, it also depends on the follow-up situation.

On September 23, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Immigration Administration issued an announcement announcing that starting from 0:00 on September 28, three categories (Chinese work category, personal affairs category and reunion category) will be allowed to validly reside. Allow foreigners to enter.

Regarding the new policy, many people misunderstand that foreigners can travel to China with a Chinese visa starting from September 28.

But what is the reality? Galaxy Jun will break down this policy for everyone. Which foreigners can go to China and which ones cannot:

Q1. Can foreigners enter China with a valid visa?

No. The September 23 announcement is only a partial adjustment to the March 26 announcement and does not replace the original announcement. Specifically, the September 23 announcement only made partial adjustments to the "temporary suspension of entry by foreigners holding currently valid residence permits."

On March 26, "Temporary suspension of entry of foreigners holding currently valid visas to China" and "Suspension of entry of foreigners holding APEC business travel cards. Suspension of port visas, Liangchun 24/72/144 hours Measures such as visa-free transit, visa-free entry to Hainan, visa-free cruise ship in Shanghai, 144-hour visa-free entry for foreigners from Hong Kong and Macao into Guangdong in groups, and visa-free entry for ASEAN tour groups into Guangxi remain in effect.

Except for the three situations mentioned in the announcement, currently, visas obtained before March 28, including ten-year multiple-entry visas, are still not allowed to enter the country.

Q2. What is the difference between a visa and a residence permit?