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China Extends Visa-Free Entry to More than 70 Countries to Draw Tourists

  • China expanded visa-free entry to citizens of 74 countries, allowing visits of up to 30 days as of July 8, 2025.
  • Following the lifting of strict COVID-19 measures, China reopened its borders at the start of 2023 and has since expanded visa-free access to include travelers from Europe, Latin America, Uzbekistan, and several Middle Eastern countries.
  • In 2024, over 20 million international travelers entered China visa-free, representing roughly one-third of all visitors and more than doubling the number from the previous year.
  • Jenny Zhao, managing director of WildChina, expressed strong approval of the recent changes to visa regulations, describing them as highly advantageous for the company, while early 2025 saw a doubling of bookings for travel to China compared to the previous year.
  • The policy shift has boosted tourism, business increased over 50% from pre-pandemic levels, and travel companies anticipate a larger influx, especially during summer holidays.
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Jornal Monitor Mercantil - Jornal Monitor Mercantil | Notícias Sobre Economia, Política, Opinião broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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