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"Foreigners Not Allowed in With Valid Visas" Dismissed as Rumor

Tom Arnstein theBeijinger 2020-08-18


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The Chinese Foreign Ministry stepped in on Tuesday evening to refute rumors online that "all foreigners with valid visas and residence permits will be denied entry from Monday" amidst a second coronavirus outbreak in the capital.

Zhao Lijian (pictured above), spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said at yesterday's press briefing that they had not released the information in question and that the image circulating had been "maliciously tampered with," according to Global Times.

Such a development would have risked impeding foreigners traveling into China – particularly diplomats, embassy staff, and "high-grade" sector employees – who have been allowed to travel unencumbered, as well as business travelers between China and countries that have established special fast-track 'corridors,' such as South Korea and Germany.


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Many expats remain stranded outside of China since the borders closed in late March. Since then, access for Chinese travelers has slowly reopened, with a points-based system recently being implemented that puts the onus on flight carriers to ensure that passengers are virus-free.

Those foreigners who are able to enter the country must submit to a nucleic acid test as well as 14-day medical observation at the port of entry.

So far there has not been an official update about visa renewals for foreigners in China following the initial 60-day blanket extension announced back in March. However, individuals have reported that navigating the application and extension process has been relatively painless.



READ: Need to Quarantine?: What to Expect if You Travel to These Provinces From Beijing



Images: SCMP




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