In order to further facilitate people-to-people exchanges between China and foreign countries, the Chinese government has decided to make the following adjustments on the visa and entry policies for foreigners to China as of 0:00 Beijing time on March 15, 2023:

    1. The entry function of visas issued before March 28, 2020 and within the effective period will be resumed.

    2. The visa-issuing authority stationed abroad will resume the review and issue of all types of visas for foreigners to China. For more details, please check the Notice on the Latest Requirements for Visa Application (http://mm.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/202206/t20220615_10703317.htm).

    3. Port visa authorities will resume the review and issue of all kinds of port visas for legal reasons.

    4. Visa-free entry to Hainan province, visa-free entry for cruises to Shanghai, visa-free entry to Guangdong province for foreigners from Hong Kong and Macao and visa-free entry to Guilin, Guangxi for ASEAN tourist groups will be resumed.