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China expands visa-free entry program to 38 nations
China
announced on Friday an expansion of its visa-free entry program, doubling the
stay period for citizens from 38 countries from 15 days to 30 days, effective
Nov. 30.
Under
the policy, nine more countries including Bulgaria, Romania, Japan, and Malta,
will be added to the list of nations eligible for visa-free travel, officials
said.
The
program, set to run through Dec. 31 next year, aims to boost international
tourism and trade.
Beijing
also extended the visa-free stay period to 30 days, from 15 days when it
announced the program early this year.
It
put additional measures to simplify travel, including the cancellation of
pre-appointment requirements for visa applications, expanded exemptions from
fingerprint collection, and a 25% reduction in visa fees.
China
recorded 8.19 million inbound trips by foreigners in the third quarter of 2024,
marking a 48.8% year-on-year increase, according to official figures.
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