The coronavirus pandemic has rapidly worked itself around the globe devastating lives, economies, social structures, and businesses while wreaking havoc on the mental and emotional stabilities of all citizens. In Wuhan, China – the scene of the first outbreak – lockdown restrictions have been lifted and recovery is well underway.
Although it is possible to travel freely within China, there are still significant restrictions on entering and leaving China.
Many foreigners are blocked from entering China. Some of them even wait until their visas have expired, such as teachers and those holding family visas.
When you can enter China is a topic of great concern to many foreigners, but unfortunately, there's no specific official information at this time. The policy of restricting the entry of foreigners is still in effect. However, the number of international flights entering and leaving the country is gradually increasing, which may be good news.
It is impossible to guess when the restrictions will be lifted, much depends on the global control of the epidemic, not only foreigners can not enter the country, but also many Chinese can not return to China, air tickets are hard to book, very expensive, and at the same time the risk of tickets can be canceled at any time.
We have reposted some comments on when the border will be reopening from the social and Government website to give you some ideas about the expected re-open time.
Questions and answers from National Immigration China that might relevant to you
At this stage, international students are still not allowed to return to China to study. Due to the epidemic outside China has not yet been fully controlled, the situation of external import cases remains serious, and the Temporary Suspension of Entry of Foreigners with Valid Chinese Visas and Residence Permits is still in effect.
The entry of immediate family members is still restricted unless they have a specific visa category, such as for necessary economic, trade, scientific and technological activities, and for urgent humanitarian needs, they can enter the country after obtaining a visa from a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad.
Re-entry into the Mainland by foreigners in Hong Kong
Q: Visas and residence permits for foreigners in China have been temporarily suspended during the epidemic. Can foreigners working in Shanghai but staying in Hong Kong on business (original visa and residence permit expired) re-apply for a Working visa to enter the mainland in Hong Kong?
A: In accordance with the provisions of the Regulations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China and the State Migration Administration of the People's Republic of China on the Temporary Suspension of the Holding of Valid Chinese Visas and Residence Permits.
The Announcement on the Entry of Foreigners into China, foreigners who are qualified to come to China to engage in necessary economic, trade, technological, and other activities, and for urgent reasons, will be admitted to China. In cases of humanitarian need, they may apply for visas at Chinese diplomatic and consular missions abroad before entering the country. Foreigners in Hong Kong may apply for visas from the Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong.
some comments fro social website
China has not imposed a total ban on the entry of foreigners into the country, but rather the restriction of entry was a temporary measure taken during the current severe epidemic to reduce unnecessary movements of people, a measure imposed in the light of the global epidemic situation.
This temporary measure protected the health of everyone in China and effectively controlled the spread of the epidemic, the Chinese economy was able to restart and resume production. Be patient.
What time do you think China will open its door to most foreigners?
reference:
https://www.nia.gov.cn/Enquiry/publish/showQuestion.jsp?MZ=zR%2BHcA6kmMYhDJukzs93gg%3D%3D
https://www.nia.gov.cn/Enquiry/publish/showQuestion.jsp?MZ=x3fTfSZTctcrrieZjlkBnw%3D%3D
https://www.nia.gov.cn/Enquiry/publish/showQuestion.jsp?MZ=weqqQ6WDuI5M1DNw98xzVQ%3D%3D
