China announced on Friday the extension of its visa-exemption policy to nine more countries, including Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, and Japan, starting from the end of this month to the end of 2025.
Beijing decided to give visa-free treatment to another nine countries to further encourage cross-border travel, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Friday.
Since the mutual visa-free policy between China and Singapore was implemented on Feb 9, travel between the two countries has surged, significantly boosting tourism and fostering cultural exchanges and people-to-people connections.
All short-term visa applicants who apply for single or double entry will be exempted from fingerprint collection.
Twelve visitors have become the first group to take advantage of China's 144-hour visa-free transit policy to enjoy a complimentary one-day city tour of Guangzhou.
China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that it will extend its visa-free policy to New Zealand, Australia, and Poland.
China announced a 15-day visa-free travel policy for Australian citizens and the two sides agreed on reciprocal access to five-year multiple entry visas for tourism, business and visiting family members.
Leaders of China and Malaysia support the ongoing efforts on visa exemption to promote friendly relations.
Starting later this month, foreign visitors taking advantage of China's 144-hour visa-free transit policy will be offered a complimentary one-day city tour in Guangzhou, Guangdong province.