According to a public notice on Thursday by the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria, China will no longer issue certified health declaration form for non-Chinese nationals in the country.
Other countries affected by this new policy includes the United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg, Philippines and a few others.
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The authorities however made known in their statement titled, ‘Notice of temporary suspension of entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits’, that holders of diplomatic passports and courtesy or C visas would not be affected by the regulation.
Read the full statement below:
“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 a 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 November 3, 2020, will not be affected.”
Meanwhile, Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry, Wang Wenbin has said that the suspension was a temporal response necessitated by the current situation of COVID-19.
He added that the measures would be assessed in accordance with the evolving situation “and any adjustment will be announced, accordingly.”
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