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2020-07-28 | South China

On 28th July, the European Chamber South China Chapter co-organised an online and onsite Q&A seminar on entry policies and visa extension with Guangzhou Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation in Guangzhou.

1.     Who can apply for the fast lane?

快捷通道的适用人员

Thus far, China has signed fast land agreement with seven countries, namely, South Korea, Germany, UK, France, Switzerland, Italy and Singapore.

Employees from the seven countries will be qualified for the application if they are key members in such business sectors as commerce, logistics, manufacturing and technical services or they are working for major industrial companies and high-tech projects. They can apply for the fast lane after having been granted an Invitation Letter to China and a valid visa.

Employers can apply for the Invitation Letter through the virus control department of the district where the enterprise registered. The application will be handled by the municipal departments and granted by Guangzhou Foreign Affairs Office (FAO).

截至目前，中国已与韩国、德国、英国、法国、瑞士、意大利和新加坡七个国家签署了快捷通道协议。

快捷通道适用人员范围主要指上述国家包机来粤从事重要商务、物流、生产和技术服务等领域必要紧缺人员重要产业链和高新项目复工复产人员，上述国家人员在获得邀请函并取得签证后即视为具备快捷通道来华资格。

企业雇主办理邀请函需要向企业注册地所在区防控办提交申请。申请将由市政府部门处理，并由广州市外办批准。

2.     How to apply for the fast lane?

如何申请快捷通道？

If an enterprise has a demand to bring back a large number of employees, they can arrange a chartered plane first and then apply for the fast lane to enter China.

They can submit the fast lane application through the virus control department of the district where they are registered. Required documents include chartered plane information (departure date, airline company, passenger number, aircraft model, departure and arrival airports) and a virus control plan jointly formulated by the company and virus control department.

对于返粤复工复产人数较多的企业，可以安排包机，然后申请采用快捷通道包机方式来粤。

企业可以通过向企业注册地所在区防控办提交快捷通道申请。申请材料必须包括包机信息(出发日期、航空公司、乘客数量、飞机机型、出发和到达城市机场)，以及企业注册所在区防控办和企业共同制订的疫情防控方案。

3.     What’s the ‘2+12’ quarantine measure for ‘fast lane’ applicants?

对于快捷通道的适用人员，“2+12”隔离措施是什么？

Employees enter through the fast lane should accept the ‘2+12’ quarantine measure. They are required to have a 2-day quarantine for medical observation during which they will take a Nucleic Acid Test for Covid-19. If negative, they will be transferred to home or company. They are permitted to commute between home and work only during the 14 days after entrance. After 14 days, they will have another NAT. If negative, they may return back to normal life in China.

In addition to the fast lane policy, National Civil Aviation Administration also launched a ‘Green Channel’ to facilitate chartered plane applications from the seven fast lane countries and Japan. However, people coming back from countries without the fast lane agreement need to accept a 14-day quarantine at designated hotels after entering China.

通过快捷通道机制包机入境的人员应接受“2+12”隔离措施。入境后需集中隔离医学观察两天，并接受核酸检测。对检测结果阴性的人员由目的地指挥办安排专车将旅客从集中隔离医学观察点接去工作地点或居住点，入境 14 天内只能在居住点和工作点内活动。入境 14 天后进行一次新冠肺炎核酸检测，核酸检测阴性者允许在华正常工作和生活。

除了快捷通道政策，国家民航局还推出了“绿色通道”机制，以便来自七个快捷通道国家和日本的包机申请。然而，对于没有签订快捷通道协议国家的来粤人员在进入中国后需要在指定的酒店接受14天的集中隔离观察。

4.     Can SMEs apply?

中小企业能申请吗？

Yes, Guangzhou has released a new document recently which allows more companies to apply for the Invitation Letter to enter China. Small and medium companies can submit their applications through the district virus control department. The district will handle the applications based on the company scale and actual circumstance.

However, only enterprises with chartered plane arrangement can enjoy the fast lane policy. Employees of companies without chartered plane arrangement are required to accept a 14-day quarantine.

The Guangzhou government is discussing about chartered plane arrangement with foreign Chambers of Commerce. SMEs can contact with foreign Chambers of Commerce or large-scaled companies which are able to make chartered plane arrangement.

可以，广州市最近下发了一份新文件，允许更多的企业申请来华邀请函。中小企业可以通过所在区防控办提交申请，各区将根据企业的规模和情况来受理申请。

然而，有包机的企业才享受快捷通道。非包机的企业员工仍需要接受14天的隔离。

广州市政府正在与商会就包机安排讨论，中小企业可以与商会或大企业联系来安排包机。

5.     If I successfully extend my visa, can I leave the Chinese mainland and then come back within the valid duration of stay?

如果我延长了签证，我可以离开中国大陆然后在有效的逗留期限内回来吗？

You are able to leave Chinese mainland but need to apply for the Invitation Letter before you re-enter the border. If you fail to apply for the Invitation Letter, you have to wait until Chinese mainland reopens its border and come back within the valid duration of your visa.

您可以离开中国大陆，但是在重新入境之前您需要申请邀请函。如果您没有申请邀请函，您必须等到中国大陆重新开放边境，并在签证有效期内回来。

6.     If I'm currently overseas, how can I apply for visa to enter China?

如果我目前在海外，我该如何申请签证进入中国？

According to the latest requirements, you should submit visa application with valid NAT result at the Chinese embassy or consulate general in your current location.

根据最新的要求，您应该在您目前所在的中国大使馆或总领事馆递交有效的签证申请。

7.     If I'm currently in Hong Kong, how can I apply for visa to come back?

如果我现在在香港，我该如何申请签证回来？

There's a visa center in Hong Kong but it's currently closed due to the third wave of Covid-19 in the city. You can make contact with the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong under urgent circumstances.

由于香港最近的疫情情况，目前香港的签证点已经关闭。如果有特殊的情况，您可以通过外交部驻港机构联系签证官。

8.     How to apply for Visa Extension?

如何申请签证延期？

You can apply for visa extension as many times as you want until the pandemic ends. The length of each extended stay cannot exceed the duration of stay on your original visa.

The Guangzhou Entry and Exit Department requires minimum documents for approval. For example, if you apply for visa extension, you only need to submit basic personal information, passport, a recent passport style photo with a barcode and a registration form of temporary residence.

The department also allows online application through its WeChat program ‘广州公安’ and official website: http://crjyw.gzjd.gov.cn/ELSPafv/index.jsp

For more details about visa application, you can check:

https://crjywzx.gzjd.gov.cn/crjzxwg/subnav.do?subFlag=wgr

您可以申请多次的签证延期，直至疫情结束。每次延期逗留的时间不得超过您原签证的逗留时间。

广州出入境部门最大限度地减免办证材料。例如，申请签证延期只需提交基本资料，个人信息、有效护照、带有条形码的近期护照照片和暂住证。

您还可以通过微信小程序“广州公安”或者官方网站进行在线申请: http://crjyw.gzjd.gov.cn/ELSPafv/index.jsp

有关签证申请的更多详细信息，您可以查看: https://crjywzx.gzjd.gov.cn/crjzxwg/subnav.do?subFlag=wgr

Disclaimer: The above information is based on notes of a meeting with the Guangzhou Foundation for International Exchange & Cooperation, the Guangzhou Public Security Bureau, Education Bureau, and Epidemic Control Group on 28th July to give guidance to European Chamber members. It is not meant as legal advice. The steps and requirements listed above need to be confirmed by the authority in charge of the visa application.

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