New regulations on entry of foreigners into China

Legal analysis: Foreigners need a visa issued after October 3rd, 2020165438. Foreigners who hold residence permits for work, private affairs or reunion in China are not allowed to enter the country.

Legal basis: Announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the State Administration of Immigration on Temporarily Stopping the Entry of Foreigners with Valid Chinese Visas and Residence Permits: In view of the rapid spread of the COVID-19 epidemic around the world, China decided to temporarily stop the entry of foreigners with valid Chinese visas and residence permits from 0: 00 on March 28th, 2020. Prevent foreigners from entering the country with APEC business travel cards. Port visa suspension, 24/72/ 144 hour visa-free transit, Hainan visa-free entry, Shanghai cruise ship visa-free entry, foreigners from Hong Kong and Macao visa-free entry to Guangdong 144 hour visa-free entry for ASEAN tour groups to Guangxi. Entry with diplomatic, official, courtesy and C visa will not be affected. Foreigners who come to China to engage in necessary economic, trade, scientific and technological activities and urgent humanitarian needs may apply for visas from China embassies and consulates abroad. Foreigners holding visas issued after the announcement will not be affected.