202 1 year new entry regulations for foreigners

Upon arrival at China's first port of entry, foreigners receive nucleic acid detection at the airport, and undergo 14-28 days of quarantine at the designated place according to the requirements of the epidemic prevention department at the port of entry (centralized quarantine medical observation 14 days+home quarantine medical observation for 7 to 14 days). During and at the end of the quarantine, foreigners also need to conduct multiple nucleic acid tests according to the requirements of the local epidemic prevention and control center. If all the test results are negative, foreigners can end the quarantine.

202 1 The conditions for foreigners to enter China are as follows:

1. Foreigners with diplomatic, official, courtesy and C-visa can enter the country.

2. Foreigners with visas issued after March 28, 2020 can enter the country.

3. Foreigners can enter China with valid residence permits for work, private affairs and reunion.

4. Foreigners who hold residence permits for work, private affairs and reunion in China that expire after March 28, 2020 can re-apply for visas.

5. Foreign citizens with permanent residence permits.

legal ground

Announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Administration of Immigration of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Allowing Foreigners with Three Valid Residence Permits Article 1 From 0: 00 on September 28, 2020, foreigners with valid residence permits such as work, private affairs and reunion in China are allowed to enter the country, and the relevant personnel do not need to apply for a new visa. If the above-mentioned three types of residence permits held by foreigners expire after 0: 00 on March 28th, 2020, the holders can apply for corresponding visas to China embassies and consulates abroad with the expired residence permits and related materials on the premise that the reasons for coming to China remain unchanged.