China announces plan to issue visa to Indian students after two years of Covid-19 delay- Education News

On Monday, China announced plans to issue visas to hundreds of Indian students stranded at home for over two years due to Beijing’s strict Covid-19 restrictions.

“Warmest congrats to #Indian #students! Your patience proves worthwhile. I can really share your excitement and happiness. Welcome back to #China!” Ji Rong, Counsellor, Department of Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China tweeted.

Due to the Covid-19 visa restrictions, over 23,000 Indian students, most of whom are studying medicine, are reportedly stuck back home. India had submitted a list of several hundred students after China sought the names of those wanting to return immediately to pursue their studies.

As per the announcement mentioned on the website of the Chinese Embassy in Delhi, student visas will be issued to newly-enrolled students and old students who could not travel to China due to the Covid-19 visa bans.

Further, the new students should produce an original admission letter issued by a university in China. The old students need to submit a ‘Certificate of Returning to Campus’issued by the university in China.

According to official sources, over 1,000 old Indian students have expressed their wishes to return to re-join their studies. It is to be seen whether the universities which are processing their requests will issue the certificates for them to apply for visas.

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