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New Entry-Exit Measures Issued for Foreigners Traveling to China
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Unfortunately, some of the benefits appear to only apply to "Grade A" foreigners. (As a side note for us plebians: visa services and residence permit renewal procedures at the PSB are operating as usual.)
Unfortunately these new policies only appear to apply to "Grade A" foreigners... click through to see if you're eligible
The measures, produced by the State Immigration Administration and which are effective immediately, are intended to reduce the risk of further infections while at the same time support Chinese and foreign industries and enterprises in their resumption work, trade, and production.
As such, they target immigration procedures, visa renewal, and waivers of regular entry and exit restrictions for individuals involved in the tech, science, research, and entrepreneurial sectors.The full measures (in Chinese) can be found by clicking "Read more" at the bottom of this post. Below is our translation.
Starting from Feb 27, entry-exit window services will be restored for Chinese and foreigners in low-risk areas, and gradually restored in medium-risk areas, while in high-risk areas, services will be open for emergency cases via reservation.2) Automatic two-month extension of residence permits
Grade A expats engaged in either innovation and entrepreneurship or scientific research in China during the epidemic and whose visa/residence permit is due to expire are eligible to receive a two-month extension without any undertaking any formal extension procedures. They may also legally stay in China or leave the country normally within the extended period.3) Advance application for re-entry visas
During the epidemic, if a foreigner exceeds their number of re-entries to China but needs to leave temporarily to participate in trade, research, and academic activities, they can apply for re-entry visas in advance before their return to China. Those whose residence permit is due to expire prior to their return can apply for a visa at the point of entry using their original residence permit.4) Port visa and temporary entry permits
Foreigners who come to China for urgent reasons, including investment, entrepreneurship, commerce, and trade can apply for a visa at the point of entry [it is unclear what type] as long as they have an invitation letter from the relevant enterprises or institutions. If there is no port visa authority at the point of entry, China Immigration Inspection shall provide a temporary entry permit. After the foreigner enters China, the worker's relevant department should, in accordance with the law, apply for visas/residence permits for them in a timely manner.5) 24-hour service of certificates handling
Foreigners participating in the fields of medical assistance, drug R&D, academic exchange, and other areas related to providing help with the epidemic, will be provided expedited 24-hour handling of visa applications. Those who come to China to take part in areas of epidemic prevention and control shall be issued residence permits for the corresponding period of time. Additionally, those foreigners who make contributions to anti-epidemic work and apply for a permanent residence permit shall be given priority for review and approval.6) Online services
Mainland Chinese can submit applications for entry and exit documents online, and foreigners can submit visas, residence permits, or permanent residence applications by email and post. For international flights departing and entering China, the information of the carrier can be declared online, with no need to submit a paper declaration.7) Priority to personnel resuming work
For Chinese and foreign personnel who need to enter or leave the country for the resumption of work and production, priority shall be given to the review and approval of entry-exit documents. For those who need to exit and enter in a timely manner, border inspection agencies will provide expedited customs clearance services.8) Express customs clearance service for commodities
A "zero-wait" service for inspection and release of anti-epidemic materials, as well as international import and export commodities and fresh agricultural products, will be enforced. International ships transporting the abovementioned materials and commodities can undergo border inspection procedures in advance. At borders, special passage shall be granted for vehicles that transport the abovementioned materials and commodities, and customs clearance shall be prioritized.9) Query service for exit-entry policies
During the epidemic, a notification system (no English) has been introduced to provide information about policy adjustments, port opening information, and temporary control measures with regards to various countries and regions so that the relevant enterprises and outbound personnel can make reasonable arrangements ahead of time.10) Strict on-site management and free masks
Implement strict on-site anti-epidemic management at all entry-exit ports, including at service windows and customs channels, and strictly implement public health and safety management measures in public and crowded places. Protective measures include the provision of free masks to anyone who needs one by entry-exit personnel.
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