China has officially announced that it will implement a visa-free policy for foreign tourist groups arriving in the country by cruise ship, a move aimed at facilitating cruise tourism.
Specifically, foreign tourist groups traveling by cruise ship entering China, organized and hosted by travel companies in China, can be exempted from entry visas from cruise ports of 13 cities such as Tianjin, Liaoning, Jiangsu, Shanghai, etc. and the group's stay will not exceed 15 days.
China exempts visas for foreign tourists arriving by cruise ship
The mandatory conditions for visa exemption include the following: the tourist group must have at least 2 people, the tour must be organized by a Chinese travel agency with a valid license, and the cruise ship must dock at one of 13 designated cruise ports, including Tianjin, Shanghai, Dalian, Lianyungang, Wenzhou, Zhoushan, Xiamen, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beihai, Haikou and Sanya.
To enter the country, tourists need to present a passport valid for at least 6 months and a round-trip cruise ticket.
To enter the country, tourists need to present a passport valid for at least 6 months and a return cruise ticket. Fill out the entry form as instructed by the customs officer. Take a photo and have your fingerprints taken.
China's National Immigration Administration has decided to add seven cruise ports in Dalian, Lianyungang, Wenzhou, Zhoushan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Beihai to the list of ports eligible for the transit visa-free policy, aiming to facilitate citizens of 54 countries to travel and depart via cruise ships from these ports.
