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. Visa-issuing authorities abroad will resume the review and issue of all types of visas for foreigners to China. Please refer to the relevant instructions for details.
(Link:http://gothenburg.china-consulate.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/va/202303/t20230314_11041451.htm)
3. Port visa authorities will resume the review and issue of all kinds of port visas for legal reasons.
4. Visa-free entry to Hainan province, visa-free entry for cruises to Shanghai, visa-free entry to Guangdong province for foreigners from Hong Kong and Macao and visa-free entry to Guilin, Guangxi for ASEAN tourist groups will be resumed.