Who Can Come To China – China’s Current Policy

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n March 2020, China suspended entry into the country for all foreigners. For necessary or emergency entry into China, foreigners need to apply for a new visa at the China Embassy.
 

Travelers with a visa obtained after March 28th, 2020. can enter China.

In September 2020, China eased restrictions for foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters, and reunion. They can enter China with no need to apply for new visas.

Starting from March 15th, 2021, China provides facilitation of a reunion, work, and business visa applicants who have been inoculated with COVID-19 vaccines produced in China and obtained a vaccination certificate.

So, now there are three ways to go to China:

● Holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters, and reunion;
● Holding a diplomatic, service, courtesy, or C visa;
● Apply for a new China work visa or emergency humanitarian needs, such as visiting a seriously ill family member.

When will China Open Its Borders?

China may open its borders to visitors in early 2022 according to current trends:

● Around the world, the use of COVID – 19 vaccines is improving the situation. According to the WHO, at least 180 countries and regions have started vaccinating;
● China aims to vaccinate up to 80% of its population of over a billion people by the end of 2021 or mid-2022.