3rd LD-Writethru: China adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour visa-free transit program

BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- China has added Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam to its 240-hour visa-free transit program, bringing the total number of countries eligible for this policy to 57, immigration authorities announced on Thursday. ...

Beijing  

China Adds 2 More Countries to 240-hour Visa-Free Transit Program

The National Immigration Administration (NIA) issued an announcement today, stating that effective August 20, 2026, nationals of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam will be eligible for the 240-hour visa-free transit policy and the 30-day visa-free entry policy for Hainan, making travel to China more convenient. ...

Regulations of the State Council on Exit and Entry Administration

New China Entry & Exit Rules Take Effect Sept. 15: What Foreigners Need to Know ...

China Expands Cross-Region Departure Tax Refund Program

For international travelers in China, shopping across multiple provinces is about to become more convenient, as an expanded cross-region tax refund recognition program takes effect on July 1, 2026. ...

Details of Mutual Visa Exemption Agreements

As of April 2025, the People's Republic of China has signed mutual visa exemption agreements with the following countries. Chinese citizens holding relevant passports can travel to these countries without applying for visas in advance. ...

List of Countries Covered by Unilateral Visa Exemption Policies

List of Countries Covered by Unilateral Visa Exemption Policies ...

China unveils measures to facilitate foreign investment

China has released an action plan aimed at stabilizing and improving the utilization of foreign investment. ...

Notification on Organizing 2026 Hunan Provincial (International) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

It is determined to hold the 2026 Hunan Provincial (International) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, with aims of establishing an international platform of innovation and entrepreneurship, and building a virtuous ecosystem of "Attracting Talents, Promoting Innovation, Supporting enterpris ...

Hunan Province  

PBOC announces six financial policy measures at Lujiazui Forum

The People's Bank of China announced six policy measures at the opening of the 2026 Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai on June 17. ...

Shanghai  

Announcement on the Implementation of Electronic Border Management Area Permit

In accordance with the Regulations of the State Council on Online Government Services and the Administrative Measures of the People’s Republic of China on Border Management Area Permits, and in order to further facilitate the application for Border Management Area Permits, the National Immigration A ...