Acting on the State Council's instruction, Beijing has started COVID-19 vaccination for foreign nationals in the city.
Foreign nationals within the age group specified below may, following the principle of voluntary participation, giving informed consent and assuming personal responsibility for risk, take COVID-19 vaccine.
The following are answers to TEN most asked questions by foreign nationals in Beijing:
China's Foreign Ministry Official Web Page
Last week, China resumed visa issuance for some South Korean citizens, a good sign showing that the travel restrictions are lifted. Now more China Visa Application Service Centers in some countries and regions have announced services re-opening.
Government officials announced that citizens from European countries will be allowed to enter China on new visas. Nevertheless, there's not many flights available, tickets are expensive, and there are still very strict quarantine rules in place.
In view of the rapid spread of COVID-19 across the world, China has decided to temporarily suspend the entry into China by foreign nationals holding visas or residence permits still valid to the time of the announcement effective from 28 March 2020. Meanwhile, foreign nationals traveling to China for necessary economic, trade, scientific or technological activities or out of emergent humanitarian needs may still apply for visas.
As the prevention and control of COVID-19 become regular, in order to facilitate exchanges, China now decides that, foreign nationals from the countries listed below who hold valid residence permits, including work permit, permit for family reunion and personal matters, may apply for visas for free at any Chinese embassy or consulate in these countries. After entering China, they are kindly requested to comply with the epidemic prevention regulations of the local governments.
Embassy of the PRC in Denmark Official Web Page
If your country is not on the above list, it's worth checking with the local Chinese Embassy. The Philippines isn't on any list, but people just got approval to start the reapplication process.
Source: The National Immigration Administration of the People's Republic of China
Virus knows no national borders. Everyone worldwide must take responsibility in fighting the epidemic. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the Chinese government has attached great importance to the safety and health of all people in China, including foreigners, and has protected their legitimate rights and interests according to the law. Presently, as the positive trend in preventing and controlling the epidemic in China has been constantly consolidated and expanded, the National Immigration Administration has been collecting relevant legal provisions relating to the rights and obligations of foreigners in China in epidemic prevention and control. All foreigners in China shall strictly abide by the laws and regulations and actively cooperate when measures are taken to prevent the risks caused by the epidemic, for the good of your own health and safety, as well as that of others.
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