During the epidemic, the visa for going abroad is about to expire. Which countries have extended their visas?

Before the outbreak began, many people in China had been traveling abroad, and many people were faced with the problem that their visas would expire after it had expired for so long. Foreigners' visas in China can be extended smoothly. Is there a similar policy for visas abroad?

Combing the visa extension policies of many countries. Note: Policies change frequently.

Please continue to pay attention to the latest notice from the immigration authorities of the corresponding countries or the local embassies and consulates of China.

European country Switzerland

If you are in Switzerland and cannot leave the country normally due to the epidemic situation, return to your original residence as scheduled. Swiss state immigration offices can extend visas for eligible passengers.

(February 17 British time) The British Home Office issued a temporary official document, which clearly explained the above situation.

The Ministry of the Interior said:

Due to travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 epidemic, at present, some people may face the uncertainty of staying in the UK after their visas expire. The Ministry of the Interior has realized this and determined that this situation is beyond the control of individuals.

Therefore, for most people staying in the UK due to the epidemic, their visas will be automatically extended to March 3, 20201day without any special operation.

Norway

The Norwegian Immigration Bureau (UDI) announced that some international airlines have cancelled flights to China due to the novel coronavirus epidemic. Norwegian passengers who are unable to return to China due to the cancellation of flights must apply to the Immigration Bureau for visa extension.

The Norwegian Immigration Service provides visa and residence extension services for relevant China citizens.

For details, please refer to the website of Norwegian Immigration Service:

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[Place Name] (Thailand) Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai issued the latest notice on applying for visa extension.

According to the website of the Consulate General of China in Chiang Mai, Thailand, according to the latest notice of the Chiang Mai Immigration Bureau, any China citizen who entered Thailand with a tourist visa or a landing tourist visa and was unable to return to China recently due to the novel coronavirus epidemic should apply for visa extension with a letter of consular assistance issued by the Consulate General of China in Chiang Mai.

The Chiang Mai Immigration Bureau stressed that from March 2, 2020, in addition to the above circumstances, applying for short-termturistvisaextension (short-term visa extension,

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In addition, the Immigration Bureau in Chiang Mai reminded that "China citizens who enter Thailand with tourist visas or visas on arrival due to the novel coronavirus epidemic and stay in Thailand are exempt from detention fines", which only applies to China citizens who plan to return to China within the prescribed time limit, excluding China citizens who travel to third countries or other regions via Thailand.

Singapore

The new visa extension will apply to eligible China citizens.

According to WeChat, the consul of the China Embassy in Singapore, recently, some new China citizens reported the difficulty in visa extension.

On February 1 day, the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Bureau announced that it would extend visas for qualified China tourists and their relatives. If approved, the Social Access Permit (SVP) held by the above-mentioned personnel will be extended for 30 days, and they can apply again after the expiration.

Oceania country Australia

For COVID-19, if the visa is about to expire, but you can't return to China, you need to submit an application on the Australian visa extension website before the existing visa expires. The applicant will get a bridge visa, which will enable the applicant to stay in Australia legally.

African country South Africa

If you need to extend your visa and residence permit in South Africa, please apply to the Ministry of the Interior of South Africa for extension through formal channels. Please refer to/dha/southafrica/how-to-apply.html for the specific application process.

North America Canada

Canada

Visa expiration is affected by the novel coronavirus epidemic, and some Canadian citizens stranded in China are facing visa expiration or imminent expiration. The Federal Immigration Department took special measures to help these affected people, but the number of people affected was not disclosed. You can apply for an extension online.

For overseas people stranded in Canada, the notice distinguishes two situations to give guidance:

Those overseas people who hold tourist visits, work permits and study visas can apply for visa extension if they cannot leave Canada before the visa expires.

During their stay in Canada, those overseas people who hold tourist visits, work permits and study visas can restore their legal status by applying for temporary residence permits if their visas have expired. Specifically, they can apply for "restore legal status" if their visas have expired less than 90 days.

Yourstatus), if it exceeds 90 days, you need to apply for a temporary residence permit again.