The federal government of Nigeria has explained why its citizens cannot visit China for some period of time.
The ministry of foreign affairs, on Saturday, November 14, released a press statement affirming earlier reports that China has placed restrictions on travellers from Nigeria.
The ministry said it had received an adequate explanation from the Chinese envoy to Nigeria, Zhao Yong in a meeting with foreign affairs minister, Geoffrey Onyeama.
After the meeting, FG issued the following clarification:
"The Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria will no longer issue Certified Health Declaration Form for the above-mentioned.""China has decided to temporarily suspend entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding valid visas or residence permits, effective from November 3rd, 2020.
The ministry, however, noted that the restrictions are not total.
Nigeria's Geoffrey Onyeama discusses with China's Zhao Yong over travel restrictions on Nigerians on Wednesday, November 11. Photo credit: @GeoffreyOnyeama
According to the statement which was signed by the ministry's spokesperson, Ferdinand Nwoye, some Nigerians can still travel to China.
This category of Nigerians, Nwonye said, are diplomats or people with emergency needs.
The statement added:
"Entry by holders of diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas (issued for foreign crew members) will not be affected.
"Foreign nationals visiting China for emergency needs may apply for visas at Chinese Embassy or Consulate.
"Entry by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria with visas issued after November 3rd, 2020 will not be affected."
The ministry assured that it is only a temporary matter.
The Asian country noted that its recent immigration decision will not affect persons who have diplomatic passports, service, courtesy or C visas. I
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