China Relaxes Entry Restrictions for Foreigners Inoculated with Chinese Vaccines
China Relaxes Entry Restrictions for Foreigners Inoculated with Chinese Vaccines March 17, 2021 Posted by China Briefing Written by Zoey Zhang Reading Time: 3 minutes
Update: March 17, 2021
Applicants should have been inoculated with COVID-19 vaccines produced in China, either having received two doses of Chinese-made vaccines with the stipulated time gap in between or having received a single-dose of the Chinese-made vaccine at least 14 days prior to the application and obtained the vaccination certificate.
We understand that China requires two-three weeks of quarantine upon arrival as some regions mandate a longer quarantine period from time to time. Travelling between regions is generally allowed but with minor restrictions.
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The visas are issued for business/work-related purposes and those who need one on urgent humanitarian grounds.
You can access the announcement here.
Here’s the announcement:
2021/03/12
In view of resuming people-to-people exchanges between China and other countries in an orderly manner, starting from 15 March 2021, the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China in the HKSAR 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 mainland of China 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. The Invitation Letter (PU), Invitation Letter (TE) or Invitation Verification Notice issued by the foreign affairs offices or the departments of commerce of the pro