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ARTICLE · 27 MARCH 2023

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Tourism Resumed For Foreign National Travelers 

The government of China lifted COVID-19 entry restrictions for tourism on 15 March 2023.

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Key Points

  • China lifted COVID-19 entry restrictions for tourists on 15 March 2023

Overview

The government of China lifted COVID-19 entry restrictions for tourism on 15 March 2023. As a result, foreign nationals will be permitted to apply for all visa types, including tourism and medical visas. Any multiple-entry visas that were issued prior to 28 March 2020 that still remain valid (such as 10-year business visas) can be used to enter the country.

The government will also reinstate visa-free entry policies into Hainan, visa-free cruise ships into Shanghai, visa-free entry for nationals of Hong Kong and Macau traveling to Guangdong and visa-free entry for ASEAN tour groups.

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