Notice on Visa Facilitation for Applicants Inoculated with COVID-19 Vaccines Produced in China

2021-03-16 06:00

In view of resuming people-to-people exchanges between China and other countries in an orderly manner, starting from 15 March 2021, the Chinese Embassy/Consulate overseas will provide the following facilitation for visa applicants who have been inoculated with COVID-19 vaccines produced in China and obtained the vaccination certificate:

1. Foreign nationals and their family members visiting the Chinese mainland for resuming work and production in various fields need only to provide the documents required before the COVID-19 pandemic when applying for a visa.

2.The scope of applicants eligible for applying for a visa out of emergency humanitarian needs will be expanded appropriately.

3. Holders of valid APEC business travel cards may apply for the M visa by presenting the original valid APEC business travel card and the invitation letter issued by the inviting party in the Chinese mainland.

Reminder:

1. Please be noted that the above-mentioned visa facilitation applies only to applicants who have been inoculated with COVID-19 vaccines produced in China (either having received two doses of Chinese-made vaccines with the stipulated gap in between, or having received a single-dose Chinese-made vaccine at least 14 days prior to the application) and obtained the vaccination certificate.

2. All passengers should still follow the boarding requirements as stated in the Notice on Airline Boarding Requirements for Certificates of Negative Nucleic Acid and Anti-Body Blood Tests Results (http://au.china-embassy.org/eng/lsfw_12/t1828526.htm) issued on 2nd November, 2020.

3.After entering China, you are requested to comply with the relevant epidemic prevention regulations.