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China: visa waiver for French tourists extended from two weeks to one month

By December 2, 2024 11:05 amDestinations

From November 30, 2024 China extends the duration of the visa for French visitors from 15 days to 30 days. This measure applies to tourist stays, business, visits to relatives and transit. A total of 37 nationalities now benefit from this facility, making China accessible for an extended period. Until December 31, 2025, this initiative aims to attract more tourists and strengthen international relations by facilitating access to Chinese territory for foreign citizens.

The winds of change are blowing in China-France relations. From November 30, 2024, visa-free travel for French visitors to China will be extended from 15 to 30 days. This initiative aims to attract more tourists and strengthen cultural ties with this Far Eastern country.

The background to the initiative

China has taken this decision as part of a wider policy to increase the influx of tourists. Travelers from 37 different nationalitiesFrench tourists, too, will benefit from this visa-free extension. Indeed, from December 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025, tourists will be able to enter the country to explore its fascinating cultural and departmental riches for a whole month.

Impact on tourism in China

This measure is advantageous in many ways. It gives tourists the opportunity to better plan their trip, avoiding the stress of a rushed visit. Travelling to the heart of major metropolises like Beijing and Shanghai becomes more accessible, while allowing visitors to savour the sumptuous natural landscapes that stretch from the mountains of Qinghai to the rivers of the Guangxi countryside.

Simplifying administrative procedures

There's no need for complicated paperwork before traveling. Visitors can discover China by quickly crossing the border without the hassle of excessive paperwork. For more details on administrative procedures in Asia, visit the Flywest offers practical advice on visa applications for several countries in the region.

A gesture towards international travellers

In addition to attracting more tourists from France, China is extending its exemption for travelers from several other nations, thus strengthening its economic and cultural ties. This country, known for its thousand-year-old heritage, is becoming even more welcoming. Find out more about the latest developments in the article about the increase in the Chirac tax on Flywest.

The future of Sino-French relations

It is against this positive backdrop that tourism, economic and cultural exchanges between France and China will continue to strengthen. From now on, travel will be able to be planned in greater depth and with better organization, as tourists will be able to project themselves over a longer period of time. full month of uninterrupted discoveries in China.

find out about the new visa exemption extension for french tourists in china, which has been extended from a fortnight to a month. make the most of your china adventures with this measure to make your stay easier.

Visa Exemption for French Tourists in China

Criteria Description
Initial duration 15 days
New Duration 30 days
Period of Validity From November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025
Number of nationalities concerned 37
Reason for travel Tourism
Impact on tourism Encourages the return of French tourists
Eligible for French passport holders
Extension Applied To 12 new countries
Bilateral relations Strengthening ties between France and China

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