{"id":4118225,"date":"2024-06-18T09:52:16","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T07:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/?p=4118225"},"modified":"2024-06-18T09:52:16","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T07:52:16","slug":"china-australia-nz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/chine-australie-nz\/","title":{"rendered":"China also exempts Australians and New Zealanders from visa requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"

China pursues a strategy of easing entry formalities to boost its tourism sector<\/a>still below pre-pandemic levels. In 2023, the country welcomed just 35.5 million foreign visitors, around 36% of the 97.7 million recorded in 2019. The expansion of the visa waiver program is intended to facilitate travel to China and stimulate the recovery of inbound tourism.<\/p>\n

Visa waiver countries<\/h2>\n

Over the past year, China has gradually extended its visa waiver program to new countries. In November 2023, a one-year trial was launched for France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia.<\/a>. In March 2024, Ireland, Switzerland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg joined the program.<\/a><\/p>\n

Australia and New Zealand have recently joined the list.<\/strong>. Nationals of these 14 countries - France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Ireland, Switzerland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Australia and New Zealand - can now stay in China visa-free for 15 days<\/span>Whether for tourism, business, family visits or transit.<\/p>\n

China has also signed mutual visa exemption agreements with Singapore and Thailand, allowing visa-free stays of up to 30 days per entry.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Country<\/th>\nMaximum duration without visa<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Ireland, Switzerland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Australia, New Zealand<\/td>\n15 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Singapore, Thailand<\/td>\n30 days per entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Source<\/strong> : Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Other easing measures<\/h3>\n

In addition to visa exemption, China has taken other measures to facilitate the entry of foreign tourists. For U.S. citizens on tourist visits, the need to provide proof of round-trip air tickets, hotel reservations, itineraries or letters of invitation has been abolished.<\/p>\n

Regulations have also been relaxed for cruise passengers, who can now stay in China for 15 days without a visa since May 15, 2024.<\/p>\n

Partnerships with international payment systems<\/h2>\n

To enhance the experience of foreign tourists, China has strengthened its partnerships with major payment organizations such as Ant Group<\/em> And Mastercard<\/em>. The \"International Consumer Friendly Zones<\/em>\" was launched in Shanghai in collaboration with 12 Alipay+ payment partners and other major international card companies, with the aim of facilitating transactions for travelers worldwide.<\/p>\n

In the first quarter of 2024, China issued 466,000 visas and documents to foreigners, up 119% on the same period in 2023. At the same time, nearly 1.99 million foreigners entered China without a visa, up 266% year-on-year.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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