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China extends visa-free transit stays to 240 hours, adds more entry points
https://www.nia.gov.cn/n897453/c1688948/content.html 中国过境免签政策全面放宽优化 国家移民管理局今天发布公告，即日起全面放宽优化过境免签政策，将过境免签外国人在境内停留时间由原72小时和144小时均延长为240小时（10天），同时新增21个口岸为过境免签人员入出境口岸，并进一步扩大停留活动区域。符合条件的俄罗
Q&A about visa free policy
单方面免签政策常见问题解答 QA about visa free policy 外交部领事司领事直通车 2024年11月30日 01问 哪些国家人员可适用单方面免签政策来华？ Who does the visa waiver apply to? 答 文莱、法国、德国、意大利、西班牙、荷兰、马来西亚、瑞士、爱尔兰、匈牙利、奥地利、比利时、卢森堡、新西兰、澳大利亚、波兰、葡萄
List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption Between the People's Republic of China and Foreign Countries
List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption Between the Peoples Republic of China and Foreign Countries Original text: http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh/lhqz/lhqzjjs/201202/t20120207_961630.shtml
HKSAR visa requirements for foreign countries territories
HKSAR visa requirements for the following foreign countries / territories National of foreign country (territory)/Type of travel document Visa free period for visit not exceeding Always require VISA, except in direct transit by air and when the person does not leave the airport transit area 1
Why do Chinese visas have different categories?
In light of China's laws and regulations, consular officers decide what type of visa is best suited for an applicants stated purpose of visit to China.
Why is there an extra fee if I request to have my passport returned by mail even if I've already paid the postal charge on the return envelop?
The postal service fee (postage exclusive) reflects the time and efforts spent on processing postal applications. The postage is charged by the postal service provider.
What to do when the online application form photograph is not qualified?
1)if you have already uploaded the photograph 3 times and have not yet uploaded successfully, the system will remind you to bring a suitable photograph. When you come to the centre to submit the application, please bring a recent photograph of yourself with a white or close to white background and c
How long should be the remaining validity of my passport when I apply for a China visa?
Generally speaking, there should be at least six months left before the passport expires.
What is the relationship between the validity of a visa, number of entries and duration of stay?
Validity of a visa refers to the period within which the visa holder is allowed to enter China. The number of entries refers to the number of times the visa holder is permitted to enter China within the visas validity. Duration of stay refers to the longest period the visa holder is allowed to sta
What would be the best time for me to apply for a visa before my planned departure for China?
It is advisable that you apply for your visa approximately one month prior to your intended date of entry into China, but not earlier than three months.