Uzbekistan is seeking to deepen cooperation with China in the tourism sector, the consul general of the Uzbek Embassy in Beijing said.
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 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.