Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, China has restricted entry to most foreigners since March 28 to prevent imported cases. However, in a sign that restrictions may slowly be relaxed, China will resume issuing visas to South Korean students, South Korean nationals with residence permits in China, and those hired to work in the country from August 5. 

According to an announcement released by the Chinese Embassy in South Korea, the embassy and consulates in the country will resume visa issuance services for South Korean citizens who plan to go to China for work or study, and those with residency permits, in order to further facilitate personal exchanges. 

In order to apply for visas, applicants need to fill out a form via the Chinese Visa Application Service Center’s website(www.visaforchina.org), make an appointment, print out, and sign the application, then submit required materials to the center at the scheduled appointment time. 

Source: Chinese Embassy in S. Korea / Yonhap News; GRTRadio