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China visa-free policy expansion and tourism growth

Overview

China has implemented expanded visa-free policies to facilitate international travel and tourism. In late August 2026, the National Immigration Administration expanded visa-free transit for Vietnamese citizens, allowing for a 240-hour (10-day) stay at 65 designated ports of entry for those with confirmed connecting flights. Additionally, Vietnamese travelers gained eligibility for 30-day visa-free stays in Hainan province.

Following these policy shifts, data from the first eight months of 2026 indicated a significant surge in international visitors. Foreign border crossings reached approximately 61.29 million, a 19.5 percent increase compared to the previous year. Visa-free arrangements accounted for 23.72 million entries, representing 77.6 percent of total entries during this period.

Entities

Gia Lai Center for Disease Control · National Immigration Administration · China · Gia Lai · Vietnam

Timeline

17 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
China sees surge in international visitors amid visa-free expansion
China's international border crossings rose 19.5 percent to 61.29 million in the first eight months of 2026, driven by expanded visa-free entry policies.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
China expands visa-free transit for Vietnamese citizens
China has implemented a 240-hour visa-free transit policy and a 30-day visa-free entry for Vietnamese citizens in Hainan, aimed at boosting tourism and travel convenience.

Sources

baogialai.com.vn · baolaocai.vn · baotintuc.vn · cafef.vn · dagensps.se · kienthuc.net.vn · sondakika.com · thanhnien.vn · vtv.vn