Recently, notices issued by multiple Chinese embassies abroad show that starting from 0:00 on August 24, 2022, Beijing time, holders of valid APEC business travel cards and foreign students holding valid study and residence permits do not need to apply for a new visa to China and

The Paper reporter Nan Boyi

Recently, notices issued by multiple Chinese embassies abroad show that starting from 0:00 on August 24, 2022, Beijing time, people holding valid APEC business travel cards and foreign students holding valid study and residence permits There is no need to apply for a new visa to China, and you can enter the country with the above documents.

The website of the Chinese Embassy in Australia announced that according to relevant arrangements, starting from 0:00 on August 24, 2022 (Beijing time), foreigners holding a valid APEC business travel card to engage in business activities in China and holding a valid study residence permit Approved foreign students do not need to apply for a new visa to China and can enter the country with the above documents.

The website of the Chinese Embassy in Nepal announced that according to relevant domestic arrangements, starting from 0:00 on August 24, 2022, Beijing time, people holding valid APEC business travel cards and foreign students holding valid study residence permits will be allowed to enter China.

From now on, long-term overseas students receiving academic education in China can apply for a study (X1) visa with the "Visa Application Form for Foreign Students in China" (JW201 or JW202 form) and the school admission notice or proof of return to school.

Family members (spouse, parents, children under 18 years old, spouse's parents) of foreigners who hold a valid study (X1) visa or study-type residence permit plan to live in China (more than 180 days) or visit relatives for a short period of time (not More than 180 days), you can apply for a private affairs (S1 or S2) visa.

The website of the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand stated that according to adjustments to domestic prevention and control measures, starting from 0:00 on August 24, 2022, Beijing time, persons holding a valid APEC business travel card and a valid study residence permit will be allowed to enter China.

The website of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore announced that according to relevant arrangements, starting from 0:00 on August 24, 2022 (Wednesday), foreigners holding a valid APEC business travel card to engage in business activities in China and holding a valid study-type residence permit Foreign students do not need to apply for a new visa to China and can enter the country with the above documents.

The website of the Chinese Embassy in Japan announced that according to relevant arrangements, starting from 0:00 on August 24, 2022, Beijing time, holders of valid APEC business travel cards and foreign students holding valid study and residence permits do not need to apply for a new visa to China. , you can enter the country with the above documents.

The website of the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia announced that according to the notice requirements, the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia has updated the visa application requirements for foreigners traveling to China as follows:

1. Starting from 0:00 on August 24, 2022, Beijing time, valid APEC business holders are allowed Travel card holders and foreign students holding a valid study residence permit do not need to reapply for a visa to China when entering China.

2. For long-term overseas students receiving academic education in China, freshmen must present the original and copy of the admission notice issued by the recruiting unit in China, and the original and copy of the "Visa Application Form for Foreign Students in China" (JW201 or JW202 Form) Current students can apply for a study visa directly to China Visa Application Service Center with proof of return to school.

3. The application requirements for other types of visas remain unchanged (for details, please see the attached updated version of "Instructions for Applying for a Visa to China").

The website of the Chinese Embassy in South Africa announced that in order to further resume personnel exchanges between China and foreign countries, according to relevant arrangements, the following adjustments will be made to the visa applications for people in South Africa to go to China:

1. For long-term overseas students who go to China to receive academic education, they can Apply for a long-term study visa (X1 visa) with the corresponding materials.

2. Starting from 0:00 on August 24, 2022 (Wednesday), Beijing time, foreigners holding a valid APEC business travel card to engage in business activities in China and foreign students holding a valid study residence permit do not need to apply for a new visa to China. You can enter the country with the above documents.

The website of the Chinese Embassy in Colombia announced that according to relevant domestic arrangements, starting from 0:00 on August 24, 2022, Beijing time, foreign students holding valid APEC business travel cards and foreign students holding valid study residence permits will be allowed to enter China.

From now on, long-term overseas students receiving academic education in China can apply for a study (X1) visa with the "Visa Application Form for Foreign Students in China" (JW201 or JW202 form) and the school admission notice or proof of return to school. Please refer to the following procedures to apply for a visa.

Family members (spouse, parents, children under 18 years old, spouse's parents) of foreigners who hold a valid study (X1) visa or study-type residence permit plan to live in China (more than 180 days) or visit relatives for a short period of time (not More than 180 days), you can apply for a private affairs (S1 or S2) visa.

Editor in charge: Wang Xinran Picture editor: Zhu Weihui

Proofreading: Ding Xiao

Family members (spouse, parents, children under 18 years old, spouse's parents) of foreigners who hold a valid study (X1) visa or study-type residence permit plan to live in China (more than 180 days) or visit relatives for a short period of time (not More than 180 days), you can apply for a private affairs (S1 or S2) visa.

Editor in charge: Wang Xinran Picture editor: Zhu Weihui

Proofreading: Ding Xiao