China to extend visa waiver for Malaysia, 11 European countries until 2025

The European countries are Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.

Until Dec. 31, 2025, citizens of these countries will be allowed to enter China for business, sightseeing, transit, and other purposes for up to 15 days without having to apply for a visa, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said during a regular press conference on Tuesday.

China received 13.1 million foreigners in the first quarter of this year, a year-on-year increase of 305%, Global Times reported citing a source from the National Immigration Administration.

China had earlier waived visas for them through 2024.