China has temporarily suspended the entry of foreign nationals holding valid visas or residence permits because of the rapid global spread of COVID-19, according to an announcement by the Foreign Ministry and the National Immigration Administration on Thursday evening (26/03/2020).
- The suspension will start as of Saturday, 28th March and is temporary
- Foreign nationals with APEC business travel cards will be suspended as well
- Port visas are also affected, affecting crew changes
See today’s report from Ocean Favor – our agent in China and Singapore and the biggest non-state-owned shipping agency in China.
Together with Oceanfavor, we manage port calls in Dalian, Yingkou, Jinzhou, Tangshang, Tianjin, Rizhao, Qingdao, Lianyungng, Zhangjiagang, Shanghai, Taicang, Zhoushan, Hongkong and Singapore.
Do you have specific questions related to shipping in China and Singapore? Contact MasOceans SA and together with our partners, Ocean Favor, we shall get back to you with the answer.
Martaxelle Erussard | martaxelle@masoceans.com | +41 (0) 79 658 1504
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