China announced on Friday the extension of its visa-exemption policy to nine more countries, including Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, and Japan, starting from the end of this month to the end of 2025.
Beijing decided to give visa-free treatment to another nine countries to further encourage cross-border travel, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Friday.
Starting Wednesday, foreign residents living in Hong Kong and Macao can apply for multiple-entry visas to the Chinese mainland with a validity period of up to five years by following a simplified procedure, according to the central government.
Starting Wednesday, foreign residents living in Hong Kong and Macao can apply for multiple-entry visas to the Chinese mainland with a validity period of up to five years by following a simplified procedure, according to the central government.
By offering 144-hour visa-free transit, regional visa exemptions and streamlined port visa services, China is embracing the world with unprecedented openness. For more details on China's visa-free policies and other services, please visit the 12367 service platform or the State Council app.
China has implemented a 24-hour visa-free transit policy for citizens of all other countries around the wolrd at all its accessible exit-extry ports.
China will include Australia in the list of unilateral visa-free countries, Premier Li Qiang said on Monday.
The National Immigration Administration announced to fully implement on Wednesday a visa-free entry policy for foreign tourist groups arriving by cruise ships in coastal provinces of China, and the policy is effective immediately.
