Foreigners will be able to make appointments and inquiries related to their visas and other documents starting from Oct 9 on the government service platform of the National Immigration Administration.
China will fully restore fast-lane entry and exit services at all ports starting on Monday, facilitating the cross-border travel of Chinese citizens and foreign nationals.
China's visa offices abroad will resume issuing all types of visas to foreigners on March 15 to facilitate cross-border travels.
Visa applications for tourist and private visits have resumed in Shanghai.
People arriving in China from abroad for work, business, study or family reunions will no longer need to quarantine starting on Jan 8.