China eases restrictions for foreign visitors
/China, 11th January: Last week, China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) implemented five new measures aiming to simplify the process for foreign nationals planning to visit China. Under the new measures, business activities, education, and tours in China will become more accessible for foreign nationals.
The five new measures are:
1. Relaxing conditions for foreign nationals applying for port visas;
2. Allow foreign nationals eligible for visa-free transit at nine international airports in China;
3. Allowing foreign nationals already in China to apply for visa extension, renewal, and reissuance;
4. Allowing foreign nationals already in China to apply for a multiple-stay visas;
5. Simplifying visa applications for foreign nationals in China.