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Chinese officials announced a visa-free policy expansion to nine more countries as well as updates to the period of stay and scope of permitted activities.
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Additional Information: A total of 38 countries are now included within the visa-free arrangement. As BAL reported, China has expanded the visa-free policy significantly this year to increase inbound travel from foreign tourists and drive business in its economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Government officials and official news agencies are reporting the ease of visa policies is increasing inbound travel and the number of foreign-invested enterprises.
BAL Analysis: The Chinese government is focusing on new visa-free schemes and enhancing tourism infrastructure to facilitate cross-border travel, increase inbound tourism to further economic development and encourage cultural exchanges. China is enhancing tourism infrastructure through new e-payment systems and reduced fees, simplified procedures and faster border entry services.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.
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