China restarts passport and visa procedures
In the statement from the National Immigration Administration, it was indicated that the standard passport application and approval processes for Chinese citizens, which were suspended due to the epidemic, will return to their usual flow from January 8, 2023.
Thus, after 3 years, Chinese citizens will be able to go abroad for tourism and visits by friends, in addition to family, business and educational obligations.
In addition, Chinese citizens will be allowed to travel to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for tourism and business purposes.
VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS WILL ALSO START AGAIN
On the other hand, it was reported that applications from foreigners for normal visa, short-term entry visa, transit visa and residence permit will begin to be accepted again.
The National Health Commission announced on December 26 that treatment of Covid-19 as a “category A epidemic disease” will cease as of January 8, 2023, and quarantine measures implemented under the Health and Safety Law will be lifted. Border Quarantine.
With the new application, it was reported that passengers coming from abroad will not have to obtain a health code from Chinese embassies and consulates before traveling, and will not be kept in central quarantine even if they test positive upon arrival.
With the regulation, it was also announced that the restriction that allowed airlines to fly from China to international routes and from abroad to China only once a week would be lifted. (AA)
Source: Sozcu
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