The Chinese authorities have temporarily suspended entry into China by Nigerians and other nationals in Nigeria holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jomog News Nigeria reports that the Chinese government has announced the temporary suspension of entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding valid visas and resident permit due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This decision was informed by the evaluation of the COVID-19.
Our correspondent learnt that the United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg, Philippines and a few others were also affected by the policy.
This was disclosed in a statement which was issued by the Chinese embassy in Nigeria through a tweet post on their official Twitter handle on Thursday, November 5, 2020.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, China has decided to temporarily suspend entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding visas or residence permits still valid at the time of this announcement.
Details: https://t.co/IuQQz40lLZ pic.twitter.com/KThZVyePjj
— 🇨🇳Chinese Embassy in Nigeria🇳🇬 (@china_emb_ng) November 5, 2020
According to the statement, the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria said that they will no longer issue Certified Health Declaration Form for the above-mentioned personnel.
It however, stated that foreign nationals with diplomatic visas may not be affected and those visiting for emergency needs may apply for a visa at the Chinese Embassy.
Part of the statement from the Chinese Embassy reads;
“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, China has decided to temporarily suspend entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding visas or residence permits still valid at the time of this announcement. The Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria will no longer issue Certified Health Declaration Form for the above-mentioned personnel.’’
“Entry by holders of diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas will not be affected.
Foreign nationals visiting China for emergency needs may apply for visas at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate.
Entry by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria with visas issued after 3 November 2020 will not be affected.”
In the statement it was clarified that the suspension is a temporary response necessitated by the current situation of Covid-19. And these measures will be assessed in accordance with the evolving situation and any adjustment will be announced accordingly.
