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Breaking News: China Extends Visa Waiver for Six More Countries!

Ikky Ma November 24, 2023 1 minute read
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China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday that from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024, China will implement a unilateral visa waiver policy for the following 6 countries:

  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Malaysia
  • Netherlands
  • Spain

Ordinary passport holders from the above countries can enter China without a visa for up to 15 days for:

  • Business.
  • Tourism.
  • Visit relatives or friends.
  • Transit across borders.

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