Category News and Events

NIA's Announcement on Implementation of 144-Hour Visa-Free Policy for Foreign Tourist Groups Entering Hainan Province from Hong Kong and Macao SARs

No. 8 (2024) With the approval of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) decided to implement a new policy allowing foreign tourist groups from Hong Kong and Macao SARs to enter and stay for 144 hours in Hainan Province without visas. The announcement is as follows:…

144-hour Visa-Free Transit Policy Implemented at More Exit-Entry Ports:Totaling 37 So Far

The National Immigration Administration (NIA) has announced that the airport of Zhengzhou has implemented the 144-hour visa-free transit policy. The permitted stay area for foreign nationals entering China through this airport is the administrative region of Henan Province. Eight additional permitted stay areas (including cities and autonomous prefectures) for foreign nationals entering Yunnan Province under the…