Immigration News - COVID-19, China COVID-19: Borders to reopen for tourist travel Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) March 14, 2023 IMPACT — MEDIUM The Chinese government recently announced that it will end its COVID-era restrictions for tourist travel to the country. Key Points: Beginning March 15, foreign nationals holding valid multiyear, multi-entry visas issued before March 28, 2020, can travel to China. Foreign nationals can apply for all visa types, including port visas and visas for tourism and medical treatment. Specific application requirements for visa types should refer to the “Notice on Visa Application Requirements” on the Chinese Consulate General websites. Additional Information: Chinese authorities will resume the country’s visa-exemption policy for Hainan; visa-exemption cruise policy for Shanghai; for foreign nationals to visit Guangdong from Hong Kong and Macao; and its policy for ASEAN tour groups to Guilin, Guangxi. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com. Copyright ©2023 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.