In order to further facilitate the exchange of Chinese and foreigners, the following adjustments to visas and entry policies for foreigners to China will be effective from 0:00 on March 15, 2023, Beijing time:

1. The entry function of visas issued before March 28, 2020 and within the effective period will be resumed.

2. The Chinese Embassy in Nepal will resume the review and issue of all types of visas for foreigners to China, including visas for tourist and medical affairs. Please refer to the relevant instructions for details.

3. Port visa authorities will resume the review and issue of all kinds of port visas for legal reasons.

4. The following visa-free policies will be resumed: Hainan 59 country visa-free entry policy, 15-Day visa-free travel for cruise groups at Shanghai ports, visa-free entry to Guangdong Province for foreigners’ group from Hong Kong and Macao SARs, visa-free entry to Guilin of Guangxi Autonomous Region for tourist groups from ASEAN countries.