China offers various visa-free travel policies to foreigners from multiple countries. Recent updates include the introduction of a “port visa” application process for emergencies, expansion of the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, unilateral visa-free entry for Australia and New Zealand, and visa-free access for tourist groups arriving by cruise.
China’s Visa-Free Travel Policies
China offers various visa-free travel policies to foreigners from multiple countries. Recent updates include the introduction of a “port visa” application process for emergency situations, expansion of the 144-hour visa-free transit policy to more ports, unilateral visa-free entry for Australia and New Zealand, and visa-free access for tourist groups arriving by cruise. Additionally, visa-free travel has been expanded to include six European countries, and the 30-day visa-free travel policy has been extended to Hainan province for various entry purposes.
Updates on Visa-Free Travel in China
China offers multiple visa-free travel policies to foreigners, enabling people from a wide range of countries to visit. On July 18, the Beijing Port Visa Office released a guideline on how inbound travelers can apply for a “port visa” (similar to a “visa on arrival”). Travelers facing emergencies can apply via email to bjcrjka@nia.gov.cn to receive a ‘Pre-Acceptance Receipt’ to board flights to China.
Expansion of Visa-Free Policies in China
The National Immigration Administration (NIA) has expanded China’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy to 37 ports as of July 15, 2024. Zhengzhou aviation port in Henan now offers this policy, with the stay limited to the administrative region of Henan Province. Additionally, China has included Australia and New Zealand in the list of unilateral visa-free countries for up to 15 days.
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