签证，快速通道等检查进入限制政策观察

Guangzhou has held a Q&A session last week with representatives of foreign companies.

上周，广州与外国企业代表举行了问答会。

During the event with the theme of 'How to return to China (Guangzhou)', the government has addressed some FAQs about foreign affairs, business and education.

在以“如何回到中国（广州）”为主题的活动中，政府就外交、商务和教育等方面的一些常见问题进行了解答。

The event was held on July 28, co-organized by the Guangzhou Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.

活动于7月28日举行，由广州国际交流合作基金会和中国欧盟商会共同举办。

Representatives from relevant government departments, such as the foreign affairs office of the Guangzhou municipal government, the Guangzhou municipal education bureau, the Guangzhou municipal commerce bureau, as well as the exit and entry administration department of the Guangzhou municipal public security bureau were invited to participate in the event.

广州市政府外事办公室、市教育局、市商务局等政府有关部门代表，以及广州市公安局出入境管理处应邀参加了此次活动。

During the event, the officers have answered some FAQs that foreign companies in Guangzhou were most concerned about, and explained the latest policies and measures in related areas. Let's check the details!

活动期间，与会人员回答了在穗外资企业最为关注的一些常见问题，并就相关领域的最新政策措施进行了说明。我们来看看细节吧！

FAST TRACK

快速通道

Since the fast track policy was launched on June 30, Guangzhou has received 10 chartered flights, bring in more than 1,300 employees for different enterprises, according to Yang Chen, deputy director of the Guangzhou Commerce Bureau.

据广州市商务局副局长杨晨介绍，自6月30日实施“快速通道”政策以来，广州已接待10架包机，为不同企业引进1300多名员工。

China has signed fast track agreements with Germany, South Korea, Singapore, UK, France, Switzerland and Italy.

中国与德国、韩国、新加坡、英国、法国、瑞士和意大利签署了快速通道协议。

Employees from the seven countries mentioned above can apply for a relevant permit to come to China if they are engaged in key sectors, such as logistics, technical business and financial services

来自上述七个国家的员工，如果从事物流、技术业务和金融服务等关键行业，可以申请相关的来华许可。

If the application is approved, the applicant will get an invitation and apply for a visa to enter China.

如果申请被批准，申请人将收到一份邀请函并申请进入中国的签证。

According to Guangzhou Foreign Affairs Office (GZFAO), they have handled 3,043 applicants from 272 enterprises and issued 2,649 Invitation Letters so far.

据广州市外事办公室统计，截至目前，广州市共接待了272家企业的3043名申请人，发出了2649封邀请函。

'2+2' QUARANTINE MEASURE

“2+2”检疫措施

A '2+12' quarantine measure will be adopted for those who enter China by charter planes via the fast track.

通过快速通道包机入境的人员，实行“2+12”检疫措施。

After entering the country, they need to take a COVID-19 nucleic acid test and undergo a 2-day quarantine for medical observation.

入境后，他们需要进行新型冠状肺炎核酸检测，并接受为期2天的医学观察检疫。

Then they will be transferred to their home or workplace if the test result is negative. During the 14-day period after the entry, they are allowed to commute between home and work only.

如果检测结果为阴性，他们将被转移到家里或工作场所。在入境后的14天内，他们只能往返于家和工作之间。

After that, they need to take another nucleic acid test. The employees can get back to their normal life in China if the result is negative.

14天之后，他们需要再做一次核酸检测。如果结果是阴性的，员工可以在中国的正常生活。

For those who enter the country without the fast track agreement, however, they still need to complete a 14-day quarantine at designated venues.

但是，对于那些没有快速通道协议的入境者，他们仍然需要在指定地点完成为期14天的隔离。

VISA APPLICATION

签证申请

For those who are currently overseas, they can apply a new visa with required documents and valid nucleic acid test result at the Chinese embassy or consulate general in their current location.

目前在国外的，持所需证件和有效的核酸检测结果，到所在地的中国使领馆办理

新签证。

VISA EXTENSION

签证延期

According to Niu Baozeng, deputy head of Guangzhou Entry and Exit Department, foreigners can apply for visa extension 'as many times as you want until the pandemic ends'.

据广州出入境管理局副局长牛宝增说，外国人可以申请延期签证，“你想申请多少次就申请多少次，直到疫情结束”。

It is noted that the length of each extended stay cannot exceed the duration of stay on your original visa.

请注意，每次延期停留的时间不能超过您原先签证的停留时间。

Meanwhile, Guangzhou has provided facilitated measures to the applicant, requiring minimum documents for approval.

同时，广州市为申请人提供了便利措施，要求最低限度的批准文件。

The required materials for visa extension application include:

申请延期签证所需材料包括：

Basic personal information

个人基本信息

Passport

护照

A recent-take passport photo

最近拍的护照照片

A registration form of temporary residence

临时住宿登记单

Although there is no further adjustment on the nationwide exit-entry policies so far, many cities have introduced measures to ease the restrictions and offer added conveniences to foreigners.

虽然到目前为止，全国出入境政策没有进一步调整，但许多城市已经出台措施，放宽限制，为外国人提供更多便利

For example, Shanghai allows foreign employee's family members to get an Invitation Letter for visa application, and introduces '7+7' quarantine measure.

例如，上海允许外籍员工家属领取签证邀请函，并实行“7+7”隔离措施。