China announced on Friday the extension of its visa-exemption policy to nine more countries, starting from the end of this month to the end of 2025.
Starting Wednesday, foreign residents living in Hong Kong and Macao can apply for multiple-entry visas to the Chinese mainland with a validity period of up to five years by following a simplified procedure, according to the central government.
China's regional visa-free entry policies for foreign visitors
China will include Australia in the list of unilateral visa-free countries, Premier Li Qiang said on Monday.
China announced and implemented on Wednesday a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline.
China has decided to extend the visa-free policy for short-term visits to China for 12 countries until the end of 2025.
China announced on Thursday five optimized visa measures to facilitate the entry of foreign nationals into China for business, education and tourism purposes.
Thailand will permanently waive visa requirements for Chinese tourists starting on March 1.