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Namibia approves visa exemption deal with China
Namibia's Cabinet has approved a mutual visa exemption agreement between the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) and China.
February13,2025
Chinese visa application center opens in Riyadh
The Chinese visa application service center in Saudi Arabia opened in Riyadh on Monday.
August27,2024
Malaysia-China people-to-people relations strengthened by visa exemptions: official
Visa exemptions implemented by China for Malaysian nationals and Malaysia's policy for Chinese nationals have strengthened tourism and people-to-people relations, a Malaysian official said here on Thursday.
November29,2024
Thailand to waive visa requirements for Chinese nationals
Thailand will permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens starting March 1, announced Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday.
January03,2024
China resumes visa issuance to foreigners
China's visa authorities abroad will resume issuance of all categories of visas to foreigners starting on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.
March14,2023
China-Thailand visa exemption agreement marks first anniversary
The mutual visa exemption agreement between China and Thailand marked its 1st anniversary on Saturday. In "visa-free era," tourism exchanges have flourished between the two countries.
March03,2025
China to ease visa, entry policies
Foreigners with valid visas issued before March 28, 2020 will be allowed to enter China, as the country is adjusting its visa and entry policies to facilitate travel across the border.
March14,2023
China to further optimize visa waiver policies: FM spokesperson
China on Tuesday vowed further efforts to optimize the visa waiver and other relevant policies and measures to make it more convenient for foreigners to visit and stay in China.
October23,2024
China, Thailand sign mutual visa exemption agreement
China and Thailand signed a mutual visa exemption agreement on Sunday, which will come into effect from March 1, according to the Chinese foreign ministry.
January29,2024
Chinese visa application center opens in St. Petersburg
The Chinese Visa Application Service Center in St. Petersburg, Russia's second largest city, officially opened on Tuesday, aiming to facilitate the applications for Chinese visas.
August09,2023
European travelers welcome China's new visa policies
China's new visa-free policy for six countries, including five in Europe, and reduced visa fees have received positive feedback from European travelers.
December14,2023
China, Singapore agree trade-pact upgrade, 30-day visa deal
China and Singapore announced on Thursday that they have reached a protocol to further upgrade the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (CSFTA), while also agreeing on a 30-day mutual visa exemption arrangement for ordinary passport holders.
December08,2023
How China's visa exemption policy is changing travel for Southeast Asians
Kerryn Lee May Xin, 27, was prepared to trade Singapore's tropical heat for the icy landscapes of northeastern China. She planned to ring in the New Year amidst snowy mountain ranges and traditional hot springs.
December30,2024
Update: China rolls out "ASEAN visa" for 10 ASEAN countries, ASEAN observer Timor-Leste
China has launched an "ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Visa" for the 10 ASEAN countries and ASEAN observer Timor-Leste, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a regular press briefing on Tuesday.
June04,2025
Thailand-China visa exemption spurs tourism boom, cultural exchanges: Thai official
The mutual visa exemption agreement between Thailand and China has significantly deepened tourism and cultural exchanges between the two nations, a Thai tourism official said in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua.
February10,2025
China to further optimize visa policy to facilitate cross-border travel: spokesperson
China's visa-free policy for travelers from six countries has yielded positive results, and the foreign ministry will continue to optimize its visa policy to provide more convenience for cross-border travel, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
December06,2023
Thailand eyes 8 mln Chinese tourists in 2024 with visa waiver
Thailand is targeting 8 million tourists from China this year, as the country will waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens starting March 1, Thai government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said on Friday.
January08,2024
China extends visa exemption for 12 countries to promote exchanges: spokesperson
China has decided to extend the visa-free policy for short-term visits to China for 12 countries until the end of 2025, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.
May08,2024
South Africa starts processing group visa applications for tourists from China, India
South Africa started receiving group visa applications of tourists from China and India on Wednesday under a new initiative to facilitate a seamless process, the Department of Home Affairs announced on Wednesday.
February13,2025
South Africa selects 65 tour operators to process visas for Chinese, Indian tourists
The South African government has selected 65 tour operators to process in bulk the visas of Chinese and Indian tourists, the Department of Home Affairs said Monday.
January14,2025
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