China ends quarantine travel restrictions for incoming passengers

China will lift its quarantine requirement for inbound travellers starting from January 8. It will also resume issuing visas for residents to travel overseas, Report informs referring to NHK-World.

China's immigration authorities have said that they will start receiving applications for issuing passports for tourism and visits abroad beginning January 8.

The easing came days after mainland China diluted its harsh COVID zero policy and slightly lifted its restrictions on international travellers.

Earlier, the Chinese government announced plans to ease border restrictions and resume overseas visits in an orderly manner as per the international COVID-19 situation.