This policy will be applied from November 8 and last until the end of 2025, with the expectation of strongly promoting trade and tourism activities into this country.
According to information from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this program allows citizens from nine more countries including: South Korea, Slovakia, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Lithuania and Finland to enter China without a visa for a maximum period of 15 days. Visitors can come to China for various reasons such as business, tourism, visiting relatives or transit.
Citizens from 9 countries can enter China without a visa for a maximum of 15 days
Previously, in May, China decided to extend the 15-day visa exemption until the end of 2025 for 12 countries including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Malaysia. These are the countries that China has applied a pilot short-term visa exemption from the end of 2023.
This program is not only a tourism activity but also a profound diplomatic message. By organizing this large-scale event, China affirms its desire to enhance cultural exchanges, promote economic cooperation and strengthen friendly relations with countries around the world. This is considered a strategic step to enhance China's position in the international arena and create the image of a peaceful and open country.
The policy is expected to strongly promote trade and tourism activities into the country.
Since China implemented the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, more and more foreigners have been entering the country for tourism and business more conveniently. According to data from the National Immigration Administration (NIA), in the first 6 months of this year, 14.63 million foreigners entered China through ports nationwide, of which 4.36 million came to China for tourism purposes.
