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IMPACT – HIGH
As of July 27, travelers arriving in Shanghai from overseas may spend half of their 14-day quarantine period at home, if they are able to meet a certain conditions.
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Additional information: The authorities will transport travelers whose final destination is Jiangsu, Zhejiang, or Anhui province to their destination to continue their quarantine after seven days of collective quarantine in Shanghai, provided that their COVID-19 nucleic test on the fifth day is negative. Those whose final destination is in another region of China will still be placed under the compulsory 14-day quarantine arrangement in Shanghai. 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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China has ordered the closure of the U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu. The move was made in retaliation for the U.S.’s order earlier this week for China to close the Chinese Consulate General in Houston.
Background: The U.S. ordered the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston earlier this week, saying it was doing so “to protect American intellectual property and American’s (sic) private information.” China’s Foreign Ministry called the U.S.’s move “outrageous” and “unjustified” and said China would take “legitimate and necessary” counter measures if the decision is not reversed. Chine authorities ordered the closure of the Chengdu consulate on Friday.
Analysis & Comments: Applicants should prepare for delays in processing and await additional details on which consulates will assume jurisdiction over applications that had been previously submitted in Chengdu.
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The government is requiring all inbound travelers, including Chinese citizens, to complete a COVID-19 nucleic acid test before traveling.
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.
As of July 17, new requirements are in force for those traveling from Hong Kong to mainland China via Shenzhen, Guangdong province.
Additional information: Certain specific groups such as those traveling for business, cross-border truck drivers, and students may be exempt from the quarantine requirement, but will continue to be subject to existing COVID-19 prevention and control rules.
Analysis & Comments: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
International travelers arriving in Shenzhen will be required to undergo a 14-day quarantine for medical observation upon arrival.
Shenzhen is the latest Chinese city to require incoming travelers to undergo observation for the COVID-19 virus. Policies in other Chinese cities are as follows:
The Chinese Embassy and all consulates in the United States are closed until further notice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analysis & Comments: Employers and visa applicants should plan for significant delays as travel becomes increasingly restricted and Chinese consulates suspend visa services. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop and Deloitte will provide 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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All travelers entering Shanghai and Chengdu are required to undergo 14 days of concentrated medical observation.
Background: The new medical observation requirement follows similar policies recently implemented in other provinces and cities in China.
Effective March 28, entry is suspended for foreign nationals holding visas or residence permits that were valid up to the suspension.
Analysis & Comments: Employers should anticipate significant disruptions to employee mobility. The response to COVID-19 continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
Several major cities in China are implementing quarantine measures for foreign and Chinese nationals entering China.
Additional information: For Shanghai, the eight countries above have been added to the previous list of countries that include: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States. For Beijing, foreign nationals under 14 and over 70, pregnant or those with medical conditions can request home quarantine after strict assessment.
Analysis & Comments: Employers should anticipate significant disruptions to employee mobility and availability for affected employees. The response to COVID-19 continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the news? The government has clarified current immigration policies for both foreign and Chinese nationals in response to the outbreak of the coronavirus in Hubei Province.
Next steps: Employers should consider the likelihood of delays due to processing or quarantine. Anyone who experiences symptoms such as fever accompanied by acute respiratory infection should immediately seek evaluation and treatment and notify the authorities.
Background: Since the coronavirus was first detected in December, countries have begun issuing travel bans and warnings to prevent the further spread of the virus. China has taken various measures to contain the virus, including closing the Wuhan port of entry in Hubei Province.
Analysis & Comments: With the exception of the Wuhan port of entry, China’s immigration authorities are operating normally at other ports of entry, and there are no changes to visa exemption policies. Foreign nationals can continue to stay and work in China but are advised to check current immigration policies in other countries if planning to travel outside China. The government has stated that immigration authorities may lighten or eliminate penalties for overstaying visas or failing to renew residence permits for foreign nationals affected by the coronavirus. Furthermore, the online system should continue to be used for processing of extensions and residence permit applications. The government has also reminded Chinese Mainland residents planning to travel abroad to verify current entry and exit rules in their country of destination as many countries have recently imposed restrictions on travel from China. Deloitte will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates when available.