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From November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025, China has decided to implement a unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from 38 countries: Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland

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Consular Service Center Launches Overseas Consultation Services for Foreign Nationals Coming to China

In order to further facilitate travel and exchange between China and Germany, the Chinese Embassy will reduce visa fees for China from December 11 2023. This regulation initially applies until December 31 2024. For citizens from Schengen countries with an ordinary passport, the visa fee is reduced f