The entry and exit administration service windows on Zhenhai Road and Wuyuan Bay in Xiamen, Fujian province have been closed on Sept 15. Their reopening time will be determined in the future.
Those who urgently have to apply for or collect entry or exit certificates can call the 0592-2262203 hotline to consult with a staff member and make a booking for a green channel, in which a negative nucleic acid test result taken within 48 hours is required.
Those who meet requirements can also deal with their issues online or through express delivery.
China's latest departure tax refund measures will allow overseas visitors to obtain instant refunds across more regions and give them up to 28 days to leave the country, making multi-city trips easier and encouraging longer stays and greater spending.
Uruguay will grant visa-free entry to Chinese citizens.
