'China Has Not Started Accepting Visa Applications,' Chinese Embassy issues clarification

The clarification came after a few Indians reported of getting a telephonic confirmation from the Embassy of China in India about the Chinese embassy receiving visa applications from June 10, 2022.

The Chinese Embassy in India issued a clarification on June 10 clarifying stating that the Chinese embassy has not yet started taking visa applications from Indian students and families to return to the country. The clarification came after a few Indians reported of getting a telephonic confirmation from the Embassy of China in India about the Chinese embassy receiving visa applications from June 10, 2022.

Shutting all the rumors, the Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, Wang Xiaojian took to Twitter and said, "It is not true that few Indians got telephonic confirmation from the Embassy of China in India that the Chinese embassy will start accepting visa applications from 10th of this month."

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian also said the same while addressing a press conference on China not starting to accept visa applications from June 10. He further added that the government itself is updating the relevant visa details and policies.

Answering a question on where visa applications of Indian students and families are being accepted by the Chinese government, Lijian said, ''Thanks for your interest in Indian students’ return to China. I have answered relevant questions many times from journalists like you and your Indian colleagues. I can tell you that since the start of the pandemic, China has been facilitating the return to China of foreigners, including foreign students, who need to come to China while ensuring such return is COVID-secure. We have also been updating relevant visas and other policies in light of the situation. As for your question, I would refer you and your colleagues to the Chinese Embassy in India."

Earlier in April, the Chinese government had also shared a Google form to fill in details of the Indian students who wish to return to China for their offline studies.

It has been almost two years since students and professionals returned to India amid the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Soon after that, the Chinese government imposed visa restrictions for foreign nationals. It has been almost two years since students are waiting to resume their studies, while many are waiting to reunite with their families.

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