The Chinese authorities have temporarily suspended entry into China by Nigerians and other nationals in Nigeria holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our correspondent learnt that the United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg, Philippines and a few others were also affected by the policy.

It was gathered that the decision was informed by the evaluation of the COVID-19 situation in the concerned countries.

Announcing this in a public notice on Thursday, the Embassy of China and Consulate in Nigeria also said it will no longer issue certified health declaration form for non-Chinese nationals in the country.


It, however, said holders of diplomatic passports, courtesy or C visas would not be affected by the regulation.

The statement was titled, ‘Notice of temporary suspension of entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits.’

It read, “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.”

The embassy explained that the suspension was a temporary response necessitated by the current situation of COVID-19.

It added that the measures would be assessed in accordance with the evolving situation “and any adjustment will be announced, accordingly.”

Also speaking on the development in an interview with the AFP, the spokesman,Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry, Wang Wenbin, said the entry suspension was a legitimate and valid move consistent with international customary practices.

https://punchng.com/covid-19-china-bars-nigerians-others-from-entry/


Lalasticlala

Lmfaoo China that gave us the virus

Barka00:
Lmfaoo China that gave us the virus

They are just being proactive.
The second wave is real.
Unfortunately, Nigeria is not taking it seriously.

Indirectly we are part of the big league now...

Nigeria is not taking the Covid 19 virus seriously. no testing at all. I did my covid 19 test and i was given a certificate thinking they will check it. In the airport, they didn't check it before boarding. Why wont they bar us.

People are also not wearing their masks at the airport, they just hang it on their neck.

This is your punishment for protesting for Trump who doesn't care whether you eat or not. Expect more of this type of backlash in future, especially if Biden wins. You people must get sense by force.

When nyanmiri's can't follow orders,why won't they ban us

thebosstrevor1:
Nigeria is not taking the safety properly.

In the airport, they don't check for covid 19 at all. Why wont they bar us.

People are also not wearing their masks at the airport, they just hang it on their neck.

Lol
It's supposed to be called "mouth mask" in Nigeria.. Nobody tries to cover the nose with the mask...Watch clearly, 80% will just cover the mouth or jaw..

Moferere:

They are just being proactive.
The second wave is real.
Unfortunately, Nigeria is not taking it seriously.

Our brothers said there is no covid19 in Nigeria, they said the government's claim of existence of covid19 is aimed at looting public treasury.

alizma:

Our brothers said there is no covid19 in Nigeria, they said the government's claim of existence of covid19 is aimed at looting public treasury.

Trust deficit everywhere

Op u mean

China rejecting their own product

Meanwhile, our government was busy welcoming Chinese even allowing their so called doctors into this nation without any scrutiny during the first phase of the lockdown.

Is China Mad? No Be Them Share Virus For The Planet?

Wise decision