Notice of Shanghai public security bureau on administrative services during COVID-19 epidemic
2020-02-12 1730

In
order to do a better job in the prevention and control of the epidemic
situation, avoid the gathering and flow of people as far as possible, reduce
the risk of spreading infection, and effectively ensure the safety and health
of the people, the following circulars are hereby issued concerning the
administrative services of Shanghai public security:
According
to the State Administration of Immigration requirements, we suspend acceptance,
examination and approval of tourism endorsement of visa for mainland residents
to Hong Kong and Macao (including group travel, individual travel,
Shenzhen "once per week" policy), Hong Kong and Macao
self-service machine, network service platform, including
"All-in-one" total portal, "Along with the Shanghai" APP
and small procedures, "the entry and exit of the Shanghai public security
management" WeChat public) etc. and shut down related services.
Entry and exit
administration
1.
It is recommended that mainland residents make reasonable arrangements for
their outbound travel plans and postpone the application for exit and entry
documents if they are not in urgent need. If it is really necessary, you should
consult the representative offices, airlines or overseas reception units of
relevant countries or regions in China in advance to learn about the
immigration control measures adopted by the destination countries or regions.
2.
We will continue to provide visa extension, stay and residence permit
processing services for foreigners, and ensure that foreigners stay legally. If
it is difficult to apply for the visa or the extension of the residence permit
in time because of the prevention and control of the epidemic, he or she will
be given a lighter or mitigated punishment or exempted from the penalty for
overstaying.
At
present, the city's public security organs have set up "All-in-one "
total portal, "Along with the Shanghai" APP and small programs,
"Traffic management 12123" APP, "Shanghai traffic police"
APP, "the population of Shanghai public security management" WeChat
public, etc. online business platforms to achieve 96 government services for
the entire network to handle, which are very convenient for people to handle
online and enjoy "no face-to-face" service.
If
it is urgently needed, in order to reduce the risk of cross infection, please
choose proper time cautiously according to the published online guides to carry
full materials or you can make calls in advance (see the portal website of
Shanghai municipal public security bureau "law enforcement and
public" column of "external window query") for consultation,
make an appointment. When going to the window, please consciously wear a
surgical mask, do a good job of personal protection, take the initiative to
cooperate with the on-site staff to carry out temperature testing and other
related work. If you have questions about relevant services and policies, you
can call the above window for consultation. If you have other questions, you
can also call the "12345" citizen service hotline for consultation.
February
3, 2020



