On 14 March 2023, the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chinese Embassy in a range of countries announced adjustments in the visa and entry policy for foreigners coming to China, aiming to further facilitate the exchange of international travelers. The new policy starts from March 15, 2023 Beijing time.
Overview
- Reactivate Chinese visa that was issued before March 28, 2020 and remains valid.
- Visa authorities abroad resume processing the applications of all types of visas for foreigners’ China visit (including visa for tourism and medical treatment).
- Chinese port visa authorities resume processing the applications of all types of port visas that satisfy the legal conditions.
- Resume visa-free entry to Hainan Province, visa-free cruise trips to Shanghai, visa-free entry to Guangdong Province for tour groups of foreigners from Hong Kong and Macau, and visa-free entry to Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, for ASEAN tour groups.
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