In order to further facilitate the exchange of personnel between China and foreign countries, it has been decided to make the following adjustments to visa and entry policies for foreigners entering China, effective from 00:00 on March 15, 2023, Beijing time:

The entry function for visas issued before March 28, 2020, and still valid, will be restored.

Visa-issuing authorities abroad will resume processing various types of visas for foreigners entering China, with specific requirements detailed in the visa application guidelines.

Port visa-issuing authorities will resume processing various types of port visas for those who meet the statutory requirements.

The policy of visa-free entry for Hainan, visa-free entry for Shanghai cruise passengers, visa-free entry for foreign tour groups entering Guangdong as well as visa-free entry for ASEAN tourist groups entering Guilin, Guangxi will be restored.