Entry requirements have been constantly adjusted in line with the evolving COVID-19 situation in China.
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Visa application
According to the latest notice of some Chinese embassies overseas, the invitation letter (PU) is no longer required when applying for business (M), visit (F) or work (Z) visa to China.
The Chinese Embassy in France
The Chinese Embassy in Netherlands
The Chinese Embassy in Canada
The Chinese Embassy in Japan
The Chinese Embassy in the UK
The Chinese Embassy in the United States
The Chinese Embassy in Australia
The Chinese Embassy in New Zealand
The Chinese Embassy in Italy
COVID-19 policy
The inbound nucleic acid test policies have been adjusted, according to the latest notice of some Chinese embassies overseas.
Passengers traveling to China should undergo pre-boarding "dual nucleic acid" tests. The first test should be completed within 48 hours before departure, and the second test should be completed within 24 hours before departure. There must be an interval of over 24 hours between samplings.
The Chinese Embassy in the United States
The Chinese Embassy in Russia
The Chinese Embassy in Australia
The second nucleic acid test should be taken on the same day of departure. The test report does not need to be uploaded to the Embassy or Consulate-General but the hard copy of the report will be examined by the airlines.
Passengers with infection history should submit two negative nucleic acid test results with a sampling interval of over 24 hours to local embassies. And a self-quarantine for at least 2 weeks is required before applying for a health code.
The Chinese Embassy in Spain
The Chinese Embassy in Germany
The Chinese Embassy in Poland
The Chinese Embassy in Philippines
Note: The list of embassies is in no particular order and please refer to the official websites of those embassies for more details.
International flights
According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the number of international passenger flights will be gradually resumed to meet the traveling demand of those who need to come to China.
Some domestic airlines have already announced their international flights schedule for July and coming months.
In July, Air China is gradually resuming more international flights to cities in Europe and Asia. For instance, the round-trip flights from Beijing to Milan and Madrid will be operated on a weekly basis.
Hainan Airlines is also opening more international routes for early reservation, including Moscow to Beijing, Beijing to Tokyo, Tokyo to Beijing, Vancouver to Shenzhen, Paris to Shenzhen, and Belgrade to Beijing.
China Southern Airlines will undertake the round-trip flights from Urumqi, Xinjiang to Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan every two weeks.
Furthermore, the number of business flights from Russia to China will increase from the current 2 to 8 every week.
Note: The above-mentioned arrangements may be subject to change. Please check the latest information before departure.
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