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China bars Nigerians, others from entry due to Covid-19

Chike Olisah by Chike Olisah
November 5, 2020
in Hospitality & Travel, Spotlight
China bars Nigerians, others from entry due to Covid-19
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The Chinese government has announced the temporary suspension of entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding valid visas and residence permit due to the coronavirus pandemic.

This disclosure was made in a statement which was issued by the Chinese embassy in Nigeria through a tweet post on their official Twitter handle on Thursday, November 5, 2020.

According to the statement, the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria said that they will no longer issue Certified Health Declaration Form for the above-mentioned personnel.

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It however, stated that foreign nationals with diplomatic visas may not be affected and those visiting for emergency needs may apply for a visa at the Chinese Embassy.

The statement from the Chinese Embassy partly reads, “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 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 3 November 2020 will not be affected.”

The statement clarified that the suspension is a temporary response necessitated by the current situation of Covid-19. It also stated that these measures will be assessed in accordance with the evolving situation and any adjustment will be announced accordingly.

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.

Details: https://t.co/IuQQz40lLZ pic.twitter.com/KThZVyePjj

— 🇨🇳Chinese Embassy in Nigeria🇳🇬 (@china_emb_ng) November 5, 2020

 


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Chike was a banker with over 11 years experience in retail and commercial banking, risk management, treasury portfolio management and relationship management. He also acquired some experience in financial management and do have some special interest in investment analysis and personal finance. He had stints with financial institutions like the former Intercontinental Bank and Fidelity Bank.

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Comments 4

  1. Barrister Rex says:
    November 6, 2020 at 7:55 am

    This is good news

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    • Amara says:
      November 6, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      Barrister Rex you are a mad man. What is good about those infecting the world with their virus? I blame the government of Nigeria

      Reply
  2. Faithie says:
    November 6, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    But seriously,who will want to go to China at this time?? Where is the virus from?? They should not even be allowed into Nigeria for now.we need to be deliberate with our lives.

    Reply
  3. Tayo says:
    November 6, 2020 at 9:33 pm

    This is very funny. The originator of the dead disease suspended the innocent country from entering their polluted land

    Reply

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