In order to further facilitate the movement of Chinese and foreigners, it has been decided that, starting from March 15, 2023 at 00:00 Beijing time, the following changes will be made to the visa and entry policy for foreigners:

Starting from March 15, 2023, the following adjustments will be made to the visa and entry policy for foreigners to China:

1. Restore the entry function of visas issued before March 28, 2020 and remains valid will be reactivated.

2. Visa authorities abroad will resume issuing visas to China for foreigners of all types.

3, Chinese port visa authorities are to resume the examination and issuance of various types of port visas in line with the legal reasons.

4, The resumption of visa-free entry to Hainan, visa-free cruise in Shanghai, group entry to Guangdong for foreigners from Hong Kong and Macao and visa-free for ASEAN tour groups entering Guangxi Guilin.

Recourse from FMPRC

14th.Mar.2023