China to extend visa-free policy for 45 countries including France

中国将对包括法国在内的45个国家的延长免签政策

Groups of foreign tourists walk outside Beijing's Palace Museum on July 9, 2024. Photo: cnsphoto

2024年7月9日，外国游客团在北京故宫博物院外游览。图片来源：中国新闻图片网

China has decided to extend its unilateral visa-free policy for countries, including France, until December 31, 2026, as the nation continuously facilitates travel between China and foreign countries, according to the report published on the official WeChat account of the Department of Consular Affairs of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.

中国外交部领事司官方微信账号周一发布消息称，中国决定将包括法国在内的多国单边免签政策延长至2026年12月31日，以持续便利中外游客外来。

In addition, China will implement a visa-free policy for Sweden from November 10, to December 31, 2026. Nationals of these countries holding ordinary passports may enter China for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchange visits, or transits for up to 30 days without a visa, said the report. Those who do not meet the visa-free conditions must obtain a Chinese visa before entry, it said.

此外，中国将于2026年11月10日至12月31日对瑞典实施免签政策。报道称，持普通护照的国家国民可以免签入境中国进行商务、旅游、探亲访友、交流访问或过境，停留期长达30天。不符合免签条件者须在入境前获得中国签证。

There are 45 countries on the list for which China's unilateral visa-free policy will be extended. In addition to France, the list includes Germany, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Australia, South Korea, Japan and Brazil.

中国单方面免签政策延长清单。包含45国，除法国外，还包括德国、意大利、西班牙、匈牙利、澳大利亚、韩国、日本和巴西。

Global Times

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