Visa-free regime for citizens will come into force on December 1
The Chinese authorities have been introducing a temporary visa-free regime for citizens of five EU members (Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, France and Germany) and Malaysia since December 1, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said.
“Visa-free” in relation to these countries will be valid on an experimental basis until November 30, 2024, the period of stay without a visa is no more than 15 days per trip.
“China has decided to expand the scope of the unilateral visa-free regime to facilitate the movement of people between China and the outside world for the benefit of intensive development and maintaining a high level of openness,” explained Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning.