A parallel programme of unilateral visa-free entry (30 days for tourism, business, family visit, transit) was progressively extended through 2024–2025 to over 30 countries — including most EU member states, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK, Brazil, and several others. Distinct from the 240-hour transit policy: no onward-ticket requirement.
Tourists, business visitors, and short-term-stay foreign nationals from designated countries.
Primary: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (China) ↗
Corroborating: National Immigration Administration of China ↗
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