Immigration update: China allows entry of foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits in three categories
Foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits in three categories will be allowed to enter China
Effective from midnight on 28 September 2020, foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters and reunion are allowed to enter China with no need for applying for new visas.
Who will be affected?
Foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters and reunion visas.
Impact
In view of the current COVID-19 situation and the steps taken to ensure the prevention and control of the spread of the virus, adjustments have been made to the Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Immigration Administration on the Temporary Suspension of Entry by Foreign Nationals Holding Valid Chinese Visas or Residence Permits issued on 26 March 2020.
Effective from midnight on 28 September 2020, foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters and reunion visas will be allowed to enter China with no need to reapply for the visas. If the above three categories of residence permits held by foreign nationals expired after midnight on 28 March 2020, the holders may apply for relevant visas by presenting the expired residence permits and relevant materials to the Chinese Embassies or Consulates on the condition that the purpose of the holders’visit to China remains unchanged. The above-mentioned process shall strictly be guided by the Chinese regulations on epidemic prevention and control.
Other measures in the Announcement issued on 26 March 2020 will continue to be implemented. While ensuring effective epidemic control, the Chinese government will continue with the resumption of people-to-people exchanges in a step-by-step and orderly manner.
Santa Fe Analysis
Santa Fe Relocation will monitor the situation closely and provide updated information once available.
To find out if you or one of your China bound employees is eligible to return to China, please contact us.
Maggie Hu
Immigration Manager
Santa Fe Relocation
Shanghai, China
D: (86-21) 6233 9700 ext. 134
M: +13917317947
E: Maggie.Hu@staging.santaferelo.com
Robert Day
Group Head of Immigration Operations
Santa Fe Relocation
London, UK
M: +44 7990 021125
E: Robert.Day@staging.santaferelo.com
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