COVID-19: Visa acceptance for certain Japanese, Singaporean and Indonesian citizens 

IMPACT – HIGH

China has announced that effective Aug. 22, it will accept visa applications from Japanese, Singaporean and Indonesian citizens who have valid residence permits.

Key Points:

• Japanese citizens: Japanese citizens with valid residence permits can apply for visas at Chinese visa centers in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya or Chinese consulates in regions without visa centers. For more information, please click here.
• Singaporean citizens. Singaporean citizens with valid residence permits can apply for visas to China at the Chinese Embassy. For more information on the procedures for departure, including the requirements for a nucleic acid test, please click here.
• Indonesian citizens. Indonesian citizens with valid residence permits can apply for visas at any Chinese embassy or consulate. For more information on the procedures for departure, including the requirements for a nucleic acid test, please click here.

Background: In mid-August, China began allowing foreign nationals from over 30 countries with valid residence permits, work permits or family reunion/personal matters 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.

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