HOT NEWS! China to extend visa-free policy to 30 days
From November 30, 2024, visa-free stays in China will be extended to 30 days, instead of the current 15, Australia and New Zealand are included in the list of nations benefiting from the unilateral visa-free policy.
Official Announcement
According to the China Daily*, Chinese diplomacy announced the new policy on November 22, 2024. Chinese diplomacy will take the opportunity to extend the list of countries eligible for this entry facility to 38 nations and add exchange visits (type “F”) as a purpose of staying authorized without a visa.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin stated that starting from Nov 30, 2024, ordinary passport holders from 38 visa-free countries (including Australia and New Zealand) can enter China without a visa for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchange visits and transit for no more than 30 days. This hassle-free exemption will be valid until the end of 2025.
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*Source: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202411/22/WS67406c30a310f1265a1cf21a.html
Frequently asked questions about China visa exemption.
Are there special requirements for minors who are eligible for visa-free entry?
No special requirements, same as adults.
How to understand the 30-day stay period?
Foreign citizens applying for visa-free entry, upon their arrival in China, can stay 30 consecutive natural days, until the 24th hour of the 30th natural day, before leaving China.
Can foreign citizens applying for visa-free entry, depart from countries other than the one(s) of citizenship(s)?
Foreign citizens eligible for visa-free entry to China can depart from any country (region) outside China.
Does this visa-free entry policy apply to travel methods other than aviation?
The visa-free entry policy applies to all open sea, land, and airports to foreign citizens (except where laws, regulations, or bilateral arrangements specify otherwise). If arriving in China by private transportation, relevant procedures for entry and exit of the vehicle should be processed by certain Chinese laws and regulations.
Are tourist groups eligible for this visa-free entry policy?
Foreign citizens eligible for the visa-free entry policy, whether in groups or as individuals, can apply for the visa-free entry policy.
If the stay in China exceeds 30 days, can an extension be made?
If a foreign citizen intends to stay in China for more than 30 days, they should apply for a visa meeting that purpose in advance at the Chinese embassies or consulates. If there are reasonable and justifiable reasons for a longer stay than 30 days after entering China using the visa-free entry policy, an application for a temporary stay permit should be submitted to the Chinese exit and entry administration of the public security departments before the 30-day stay permit expires.
Are multiple entries allowed？ Are there requirements for the duration of entry intervals? Are there limits on the number of visa-free entries or total days of stay limit?
Foreign citizens eligible for visa-free entry to China can enter multiple times. Currently, there are no restrictions on the number of visa-free entries or total days of stay limit. It is of vital importance to keep in mind not to be engaged in activities inconsistent with your purpose of entry.
Source: http://ch.china-embassy.gov.cn/fra/ls_fw_s_2/sbqz/202403/t20240307_11255418.htm
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