Temporary Entry Restrictions to Mainland China to Limit the Spread of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19)

March 27, 2020POEA ADVISORY NO. 38-20TEMPORARY ENTRY RESTRICTIONS TO MAINLAND CHINA TO LIMIT THE SPREAD OF CORONA VIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China has decided to temporarily suspend the entry into China by foreign nationals holding visas or residence permits effective from 12:00 AM, 28 March 2020. Entry by foreign nationals with APEC Business Travel Cards will be suspended as well. Policies including port visas, 24/72/144-hour visa-free transit policy, Hainan 30-day visa-free policy, 15-day visa-free policy specified for foreign cruise-group-tour through Shanghai Port, Guangdong 144-hour visa-free policy specified for foreign tour groups from Hong Kong or Macao SAR, and Guangxi 15-day visa-free policy specified for foreign tour groups of ASEAN countries will also be temporarily suspended. Entry with diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas will not be affected. Foreign nationals coming to China for necessary economic, trade, scientific or technological activities or out of emergency humanitarian needs may apply for visas at Chinese embassies or consulates. Entry by foreign nationals with visas issued after this announcement will not...