COVID-19: Entry allowed for foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters and reunion

IMPACT – HIGH

China recently announced that foreign nationals with certain residence permits will be allowed to enter the country.

Key Points:

• Effective Sept. 28, foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters and reunion will be allowed to enter China without applying for new visas.
• Those with residence permits that expired after March 28 may apply for relevant visas by presenting their expired residence permits and supporting materials at Chinese embassies or consulates, provided purpose of their visit to China remains unchanged. More information is available here.

Background: The change follows China’s move in August to allow some foreign nationals with certain permits to apply for visas.

Analysis & Comments: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.

Rest of World Source: Deloitte. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (“DTTL”), its global network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL does not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more. Deloitte Legal means the legal practices of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited member firms or their affiliates that provide legal services. For legal, regulatory and other reasons, not all member firms provide legal services. This includes Deloitte Tax LLP in the United States which does not provide legal and/or immigration advice or services. This communication contains general information only, and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, its member firms or their related entities (collectively, the “Deloitte network”) is, by means of this communication, rendering professional advice or services. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser. No entity in the Deloitte network shall be responsible for any loss whatsoever sustained by any person who relies on this communication. © 2020. For information, contact Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited.