China has announced that it would be temporarily suspending certain categories of visas from India on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s hereby announced that China has decided to temporarily suspend the entry into China by foreign nationals in India holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits. The Chinese Embassy/ Consulates in India will not stamp the Health Declaration Forms for the holders of the above-mentioned categories of visa or residence permits," China's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
"Foreigners holding Chinese diplomatic, service, courtesy and C visas are not affected. Foreigners with emergency or humanitarian needs to visit China, can submit visa application to the Chinese Embassy/ Consulates in India. The entry into China with visas issued after November 3rd, 2020 is not affected," it said.
The ministry added that the suspension was a "temporary measurement" that China "has to adopt to deal with the current pandemic". China will make "further adjustment
"and announcements in a "timely manner" based on the developing situation.
