China will ease entry restrictions for foreigners inoculated with COVID-19 vaccines made in China

ENTERING RECOVERY PHASE

Starting from 15 March 2021, travelers who have received COVID-19 vaccines made in China and obtained vaccination certificate will enjoy facilitation for visa applications.
As of 17 March 2021, several Chinese embassies overseas, including but not limited to United States, India, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Philippines, have published details for the visa application on their websites.
The applicants should have been inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccines produced in China, either having received two doses of vaccines made in China with the stipulated time gap in between or having received a single dose of the vaccine produced in China at least 14 days prior to the application. In addition, the applicants should obtain the relevant vaccination certificate too.
The eligible applicants include:
- Foreign nationals to resume work in China and their family members
- Foreign family members of Chinese citizens or permanent residents of China (i.e. spouse, parents, children, and other relatives close relatives living together)\
- Business travelers who hold valid APEC business travel card