- by foxnews
- 08 Apr 2025
China witnessed an extraordinary surge in visa-free visitors in 2024, welcoming over 20.11 million international travelers who entered without requiring a visa. This increase reflects China̢۪s proactive measures to stimulate tourism and simplify access for global business travelers.
In 2024, China significantly expanded its visa-free entry policy, allowing citizens from more countries to visit without the need for a visa. In November, the government announced an updated list of nations eligible for visa-free travel, aiming to enhance international connections and promote economic collaboration.
Starting from November 30, 2024, citizens from Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Estonia, Northern Macedonia, Montenegro, Malta, Latvia, and Japan can visit China visa-free until December 31, 2025. Additionally, travelers from Denmark, Norway, South Korea, Slovakia, Finland, Andorra, Iceland, Monaco, and Liechtenstein were also granted visa-free access under the revised policy.
In 2024, China significantly expanded its visa-free entry policy, allowing citizens from more countries to visit without the need for a visa. In November, the government announced an updated list of nations eligible for visa-free travel, aiming to enhance international connections and promote economic collaboration.
Starting from November 30, 2024, citizens from Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Estonia, Northern Macedonia, Montenegro, Malta, Latvia, and Japan can visit China visa-free until December 31, 2025. Additionally, travelers from Denmark, Norway, South Korea, Slovakia, Finland, Andorra, Iceland, Monaco, and Liechtenstein were also granted visa-free access under the revised policy.
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