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China: Temporary Expansion of Visa-Free Entry

Key Takeaways  

  • Nationals from several countries can now enter China visa-free for up to 30 days 
  • This status allows travel for business, personal affairs, and tourism 

China’s New Visa-Free Entry List 

China added several countries to its visa-free entry list. The list of eligible countries includes Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Brunei, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia and Japan. 

As a result, nationals of these countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without needing a visa. Additionally, this status will permit travel for business purposes, personal affairs and tourism.

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