China extends visa-free entry to more European countries

In December and January, China brought in visa-free entry for citizens of seven European countries and Malaysia.

Now, four more European nations have been added to the list as the country tries to encourage more people to visit for business and tourism.

Citizens of Austria, Belgium, Hungary and Luxembourg will now also be allowed to enter China without a visa, along with citizens of France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland.

The aim is “to facilitate the high-quality development of Chinese and foreign personnel exchanges and high-level opening up to the outside world,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a briefing on the initial announcement made in November.

Visa-free entry will be granted for up to 15 days in the trial program, which will be in effect for one year.

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