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Chinese citizens can travel to Russia without a visa

A decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin has formalized visa-free entry for Chinese citizens traveling to Russia for tourism or business. This new policy, which runs from December 1, 2025, to September 14, 2026, allows holders of ordinary Chinese passports to enter and stay in the country... Read the article

China to launch digital arrival card on November 20

China is modernizing its entry procedures for international travelers by launching a fully digital arrival card from November 20, 2025. According to an official announcement from the National Immigration Administration (NIA) dated November 3, this new measure will enable foreign travelers, with or without visas, to fill in their information in advance ... Read the article

China launches K visa to attract global tech talent

Against a backdrop of heightened global competition for technological talent, China has taken a major step forward by launching its new K visa on October 1, 2025. This initiative aims to attract young foreign graduates and professionals in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, while the United States is tightening its migration policy ... Read the article

India resumes issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens

After a five-year suspension, India is officially reintroducing tourist visas for Chinese travelers, effective July 24, 2025. This measure, announced by the Indian Embassy in China via its Sina Weibo account, marks a major turning point in the country's migration policy towards China, and paves the way for ... Read the article

China grants visa exemption to 14 new nationalities

China recently announced a major extension of its visa waiver policy, facilitating access to its territory for travelers from many countries. This measure aims to boost tourism and international exchanges, while strengthening economic and cultural ties. Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the new policy at the beginning of ... Read the article

New requirements for Chinese visa applications from March 31, 2025

From March 31, 2025, French citizens applying for a visa to China will have to familiarize themselves with a new procedure. The Chinese authorities are implementing a mandatory online verification stage, which represents a potential technological advance, but could also complicate administrative procedures. An official press release has been ... Read the article

China waffles on its visa waiver strategy

China is redrawing the contours of its policy for welcoming foreign visitors. Gone are the days when the Middle Kingdom barricaded itself behind an administrative wall. Now, the country is rolling out the red carpet to a growing number of nationalities, offering them simplified access to its thousand-year-old treasures and futuristic megacities. The Chinese government ... Read the article

China extends list of visa-free ports

China recently expanded its 144-hour visa-free transit policy, allowing more international travelers to transit the country without the need for a visa. This expansion now includes 3 new ports of entry: Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport in Henan province, Lijiang Sanyi International Airport and ... Read the article

China: visa exemption confirmed for 6 new European countries

Having already begun its "test" of visa-free travel for many nationalities, China continues to open up to international travelers, recently announcing the extension of its visa-free policy to 6 new European countries. Discover the details of this new measure and its implications for nationals of the countries concerned.

China: Visa exemption for Swiss citizens

China has announced a visa-free policy for Swiss citizens, strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries. Switzerland now joins a select group of European nations enjoying visa-free access to China.

Chinese visa waiver for the French kicks off

Planning a trip to China? Good news! French nationals can now take advantage of a temporary visa exemption for tourist stays of less than 15 days in force between today, December 1, 2023 and November 30, 2024. This announcement was made by the Chinese Embassy in France on Friday ... Read the article

No more quarantine on arrival in China

China is often considered the barometer of international travel. In fact, it's good news that this country, which has been closed to travellers for almost 3 years, is now open to the world. The Chinese government put an end to compulsory quarantine on arrival in the country on January 8, according to health authorities.

China: compulsory health QR code to enter the country

In order to ensure the health and safety of international travelers and reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in France has announced in a press release that all travelers wishing to visit China will be required to present a negative PCR or serological test accompanied by a QR ... Read the article