CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 30.2024

China: Visa exemption policy has been extended to three more countries

China: Die Visumsbefreiung wurde auf weitere drei Staaten ausgeweitet

The Chinese authorities announced the extension of the country's visa-free policy to nationals of Australia, New Zealand and Poland.

The most important points:

• Nationals of these countries with ordinary passports can enter the country visa-free for up to 15 days for business, tourism, family visit or transit purposes from July 1 to December 31, 2025.
• Persons who do not meet the criteria for visa exemption must still apply for a Chinese visa before entering the country.
• The total number of entries is not limited as long as the total number of 15 days is not exceeded and it is for approved visa-free activities.