South Korea has suspended issuing short-term visas to Chinese visitors since early January, after China abruptly ended its stringent “zero-Covid” policy. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SEOUL – South Korea’s prime minister suggested on Tuesday that Covid-19 visa restrictions on travellers from China could be lifted earlier than scheduled if infections ease, as the travel and tourism sectors hope for a rebound in visitors.
“If is endurable given the PCR Covid-19 test results, the lifting could be considered earlier,” Mr Han said.suspend issuing short-term visas.
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