The Chinese authorities have temporarily suspended the issuance of visas and residence permit to Nigerians and other non- Chinese nationals, which include nationals of the United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg, Philippines, among others due to the evaluation of the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic in the said countries.
The was contained in a statement issued by the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria on Thursday, adding that it will no longer issue certified health declaration form for non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria.
The statement noted however, that holders of diplomatic passports, courtesy or C-visas would not be affected by the regulation.
A Chinese source said that this was a very difficult decision to make considering the strong bilateral relations between Nigeria and China but asked Nigerians to be patient as it was a temporary measure.
The statement was entitled ‘ notice of temporary suspension of entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits.’
It said that “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.”
It added that the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria will no longer issue a certified health declaration form for Nigerians.
The statement said further that foreign nationals visiting on emergency have to apply at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate adding that those issued visas after November 3 are exempted.
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