China-Coronavirus/Foreign Nationals Visas
Beijing, China – March 1, 2020 (CCTV–No access Chinese mainland)
1. Press conference
2. Reporter asking question
3. SOUNDBITE(Chinese) Liu Haitao, head of border inspection management division of National Immigration Administration(NIA)(partially overlaid with shot 4):
"During the epidemic control period, foreign nationals who find their visas almost expire will have their stay period automatically extended by two months. Within this period, they do not have to go through procedures for the extension. They can still stay in or exit China legally. Meanwhile, for the foreign nationals who come to China on special epidemic control tasks and those engaged in medical aid, drug development and academic exchanges, the local immigration and public security authorities will provide emergency visa services 24 hours a day. Foreign nationals coming to China for epidemic control work and cooperation, or important business and scientific researches, can apply for visas upon arrival at the port of entry. As we are still in the epidemic prevention and control stage, the NIA provides online services to reduce people's mobility and to cut the risk of cross infection. Foreign nationals in China can enjoy online application and visa delivery just as Chinese nationals do. They can also inquire any changes of policies on the official website of the NIA."
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4. Various of reporters
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5. Press conference
Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, southwest China - Feb 28, 2020 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. Various of planes at airport
7. Various of departures hall interior
8. Passengers at check-in counters
Foreign nationals in China who find their visas almost expire can have their stay period automatically extended by two months during the fight against COVID-19, according to the National Immigration Administration(NIA) on Sunday.
Liu Haitao, head of border inspection management division of the NIA, said foreign nationals do not need to go through any procedures for the extension.
"During the epidemic control period, foreign nationals who find their visas almost expire will have their stay period automatically extended by two months. Within this period, they do not have to go through procedures for the extension. They can still stay in or exit China legitimately," said Liu.
For those foreign nationals engaged in medical aid, drug development and academic exchanges, China provides emergency visa services 24 hours a day.
"Foreign nationals coming to China for epidemic control work and cooperation, or important business and scientific researches, can apply for visas upon arrival at the port of entry," said Liu.
To reduce people's mobility and cut the risk of cross infection, the NIA also provides online services.
"Foreign nationals in China can enjoy online application and visa delivery services just like Chinese nationals. They can also inquire any changes of exit and entry policies on the official website of the NIA," said Liu.
China-Coronavirus/Foreign Nationals Visas
Dateline : March 1, 2020
Location : Beijing,China
Duration : 2'57
Beijing, China – March 1, 2020 (CCTV–No access Chinese mainland)
1. Press conference
2. Reporter asking question
3. SOUNDBITE(Chinese) Liu Haitao, head of border inspection management division of National Immigration Administration(NIA)(partially overlaid with shot 4):
"During the epidemic control period, foreign nationals who find their visas almost expire will have their stay period automatically extended by two months. Within this period, they do not have to go through procedures for the extension. They can still stay in or exit China legally. Meanwhile, for the foreign nationals who come to China on special epidemic control tasks and those engaged in medical aid, drug development and academic exchanges, the local immigration and public security authorities will provide emergency visa services 24 hours a day. Foreign nationals coming to China for epidemic control work and cooperation, or important business and scientific researches, can apply for visas upon arrival at the port of entry. As we are still in the epidemic prevention and control stage, the NIA provides online services to reduce people's mobility and to cut the risk of cross infection. Foreign nationals in China can enjoy online application and visa delivery just as Chinese nationals do. They can also inquire any changes of policies on the official website of the NIA."
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4. Various of reporters
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
5. Press conference
Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, southwest China - Feb 28, 2020 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. Various of planes at airport
7. Various of departures hall interior
8. Passengers at check-in counters
Foreign nationals in China who find their visas almost expire can have their stay period automatically extended by two months during the fight against COVID-19, according to the National Immigration Administration(NIA) on Sunday.
Liu Haitao, head of border inspection management division of the NIA, said foreign nationals do not need to go through any procedures for the extension.
"During the epidemic control period, foreign nationals who find their visas almost expire will have their stay period automatically extended by two months. Within this period, they do not have to go through procedures for the extension. They can still stay in or exit China legitimately," said Liu.
For those foreign nationals engaged in medical aid, drug development and academic exchanges, China provides emergency visa services 24 hours a day.
"Foreign nationals coming to China for epidemic control work and cooperation, or important business and scientific researches, can apply for visas upon arrival at the port of entry," said Liu.
To reduce people's mobility and cut the risk of cross infection, the NIA also provides online services.
"Foreign nationals in China can enjoy online application and visa delivery services just like Chinese nationals. They can also inquire any changes of exit and entry policies on the official website of the NIA," said Liu.
ID : 8136640
Published : 2020-03-01 17:40
Last Modified : 2020-03-02 00:47:00
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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