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Changes to Chinese, American visa policies tourists need to know

Changes to Chinese, American visa policies tourists need to know

China is tightening visa regulations for groups ahead of a major national celebration, while visitors to the U.S. will soon be required to pay an additional US$250 visa integrity fee.
Asia's most loved country to implement mutual visa-free policy agreement with China

Asia's most loved country to implement mutual visa-free policy agreement with China

World's second largest economy extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries

World's second largest economy extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries

China adds Indonesia to 240-hour visa-free transit program

China adds Indonesia to 240-hour visa-free transit program

China has added Indonesia to its 240-hour visa-free transit program, raising the total number of eligible countries to 55, immigration authorities announced.
June 12, 2025 | 06:38 pm PT
China rolls out 'ASEAN visa' to facilitate cross-border travel

China rolls out 'ASEAN visa' to facilitate cross-border travel

China has launched an "ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Visa" for the 10 ASEAN countries and ASEAN observer Timor-Leste, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a press briefing on June 3.
June 3, 2025 | 10:46 pm PT
China grants visa-free entry to some of Latin America's biggest economies

China grants visa-free entry to some of Latin America's biggest economies

China will extend its visa-free policy to nationals of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay, putting some of Latin America's largest economies on equal footing with many European and Asian countries as it sought stronger ties with the region.
May 15, 2025 | 08:09 pm PT
China deports Japanese tourists over Great Wall buttocks pic

China deports Japanese tourists over Great Wall buttocks pic

Two Japanese tourists in their 20s were detained for two weeks in China then deported for taking photos showing exposed buttocks at the Great Wall, local media reported.
March 13, 2025 | 06:46 pm PT
China grants visa-free access to ASEAN tour groups for Xishuangbanna visits

China grants visa-free access to ASEAN tour groups for Xishuangbanna visits

China has introduced a visa-free policy for tour groups from Southeast Asian countries, allowing them to visit Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province for up to six days.
February 13, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
China extends visa-free transit stays to 10 days

China extends visa-free transit stays to 10 days

China announced on Tuesday a relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travelers to 240 hours, or 10 days, from the original 72-144 hours, as authorities aim to lure more foreign visitors.
December 16, 2024 | 11:05 pm PT
China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries

China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries

China will expand its visa-free arrangements to include Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro and other countries, effective from Nov. 30, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2025, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
November 22, 2024 | 01:58 am PT
China grants visa-free entry to 4 more European countries

China grants visa-free entry to 4 more European countries

Citizens of Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, and Slovenia will be granted visa-free entry to China starting mid-October, increasing the total number of European countries benefiting from this policy to 17.
September 30, 2024 | 08:10 pm PT
China strives to lure foreign tourists, but it's a hard sell for some

China strives to lure foreign tourists, but it's a hard sell for some

Guilherme Carvalho made his first visit to China this month, and the Italian said one of the main factors behind the trip was the post-pandemic policy to scrap entry permits for some tourists.
July 16, 2024 | 06:46 pm PT
China, Australia to issue five-year visas to citizens for tourism, business

China, Australia to issue five-year visas to citizens for tourism, business

China and Australia will provide each other's citizens with multiple-entry visas of up to five years for tourism and business from Friday, the Chinese foreign ministry said, in another sign of improving ties between the two countries.
June 22, 2024 | 07:53 pm PT
China bars hotels from refusing foreign guests as government enhances business environment

China bars hotels from refusing foreign guests as government enhances business environment

Chinese authorities has asked local hotels not to turn away international visitors following complaints from travelers from Nigeria, the U.K., Pakistan, and other countries.
May 28, 2024 | 05:29 pm PT
China allows cruise tourists 15-day visa-free entry

China allows cruise tourists 15-day visa-free entry

China is allowing foreign nationals arriving by cruise ships in tour groups a 15-day visa-free stay to spur its cruise tourism industry.
May 16, 2024 | 08:41 pm PT
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