Foreign nationals who meet the above conditions may apply to the immigration inspection authorities at the 65 ports for the 240-hour visa exemption.
China announced on Nov 3 several steps to bolster its opening-up to foreign travelers and boost the tourism market.
China will introduce a new visa category for young science and technology talents. ln August, the country promulgated the decision to amend the regulation on the administration of foreigners' entries and exits. The decision will come into effect on October 1, 2025.
China announced on Thursday that it will introduce a new type of visa — a K visa — for young foreign talent in science and technology.
Visa-free transit travelers can make cross-province visits in the allowed areas for them in 24 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) for 240 hours.
China will adopt a visa-free entry policy for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain.
The National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on Dec 17 that it will fully relax and optimize the visa-free transit policy, which is effective immediately.
China has implemented a 24-hour visa-free transit policy for citizens of all other countries around the world at all its accessible exit-entry ports.
