China Opens Borders & Overcomes Coronavirus: A Timeline

China Opens Borders Coronavirus Timeline China Eases Travel Restrictions For Foreign Nationals China Moves On From Coronavirus eases travel restrictions for foreign nationals China loosens travel restrictions for foreigners ✈ In this video: 0:00 - China Opens Borders: Coronavirus Timeline China Opens Borders & Overcomes Coronavirus: A Timeline 0:17 - How China Dealt with the Coronavirus - Timeline of the Coronavirus The central Chinese city of Wuhan, is considered as the epicentre of the outbreak of the coronavirus. On December 31 2019, China alerted the WHO to several cases of unusual pneumonia in Wuhan. By 18 March 2020, no new domestic cases were reported in China for the first time since the start of the outbreak. The Chinese government were able to get on top of the outbreak and on April 26, Wuhan was said to have had no remaining cases of the infection in its hospitals, with all patients treated for COVID-19 discharged. On May 10, China reported new spikes in coronavirus cases. On June 15, China moved to mass testing in the capital, Beijing, after a spike in cases connected to a major wholesale food market. China has been quick and decisive in dealing with the coronavirus. It implemented lockdowns in cities and regions across the country, resulting in about 760 million people being subject to restrictions. Every time an area showed a spike in cases, a lockdown followed. China is considered on the other side of the pandemic. 02:01 - China loosens travel restrictions for foreigners Nearly five months after China eased restrictions on inter-provincial travel The country has announced that foreign nationals with valid permits can arrive in China but will have to test for Covid-19 and complete a 14 day quarantine. The Chinese Foreign Ministry and National Immigration Administration said in a statement that effective September 28, foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence work permits are allowed to enter the country without needing to apply for a new visa. The above-mentioned personnel shall strictly abide by the Chinese regulations on epidemic prevention and control — Foreign Ministry and National Immigration Administration Other measures in the Announcement issued on March 26 will continue to be implemented. While ensuring effective epidemic control, the Chinese government will continue resuming people-to-people exchanges in a step-by-step and orderly manner. As of 23 September, China had 10 new imported cases and no new local cases or deaths, with a total of 168 confirmed cases still being treated, and 6,864 close contacts of previous cases still being monitored. 02:57 - Who are allowed entry into China China is allowing foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matters or family reunion to enter China without applying for new visas. If these permits expired after March 28, the holders could apply for new visas through Chinese embassies or consulates. In March, the ministry suspended entry of foreigners with valid visas and residence permits in China, as the epidemic spread worldwide. Entry for foreign nationals holding business travel cards was also suspended, and visa-free transits in Hainan, Shanghai, Guangdong and Guangxi for tour groups Although entry with diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas were not affected. China has gradually allowed more foreign nationals to enter, after thousands were stranded abroad by border closures and a drastic reduction in international flights. In August, China eased entry restrictions for visitors from 36 European countries with a valid residence permit, allowing them to apply for a visa without an invitation letter. 03:49 - Countries Allowed To Apply For a Visa To Visit China After entering China, the government all visitors should comply with the epidemic prevention regulations in the areas they are visiting. Do you have plans to travel to China? Comment below If you need assitance with visa to China, Europe or the UK, including help with securing your travel arrangements, IaM can help. For visa advice, contact your iam coordinator If you're still unsure about your application, let us help you out! 👉https://immigrationandmigration.com/i... ✈ Read the full article at https://immigrationandmigration.com/blog ========================== ✈ Apply for your China Visa at https://immigrationandmigration.com/c... to get your Schengen Visa! ========================== ✈ Find us on social media: . Facebook:   / immigrationandmigration   . Instagram:   / iam.uk   . Twitter:   / iam_immigration   . Linkedin:   / iam-immigration   . Pinterest:   / iam_immigration   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ Check out our latest video: "Schengen Visa Types"    • Schengen Visa Types - Discover what Scheng...   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ #ChinaVisa #ChinaOpensBorders #ChinaTravel #IaM