Will China stop foreigners from entering the country on June 15?

China's suspension of entry by foreigners was implemented from 0:00 on March 28, 2020, and it will still be suspended on June 15.

As early as March 26, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had issued the "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Immigration Administration of the People's Republic of China on Temporarily Suspending the Entry of Foreigners Holding Valid Chinese Visas and Residence Permits" Announcement", the implementation date of the "Announcement" is "from 0:00 on March 28, 2020".

Except for the date, the announcement circulating online is almost identical to the text in the notice circulating online that will be implemented on June 15. Staff from the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government stated that the relevant announcement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 26 is still being implemented and has not been terminated.

Extended information

Entry with diplomatic, official, courtesy, or C visas will not be affected:

In view of the rapid spread of the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic around the world, China has decided Starting from 0:00 on March 28, 2020, foreigners holding currently valid visas and residence permits to enter China will be temporarily suspended.

The entry of foreigners holding APEC business travel cards is suspended. Policies such as the suspension of port visas, 24/72/144-hour transit visa exemption, Hainan entry visa exemption, Shanghai cruise visa exemption, 144-hour visa exemption for foreigners from Hong Kong and Macao entering Guangdong in groups, and visa exemption for ASEAN tour groups entering Guangxi.

Entry with diplomatic, service, courtesy, or C visas will not be affected. Foreigners who come to China to engage in necessary economic, trade, scientific and technological activities or for urgent humanitarian needs can apply for visas from Chinese embassies and consulates abroad. The entry of foreigners holding visas issued after the announcement will not be affected.

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