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192 Million Cross-Border Trips Recorded in Q3; Visa-Free Entries by Foreign Nationals Up 24.1 Percent
On October 20, the National Immigration Administration NIA held a press conference to release key immigration management data for the third quarter of 2026.In the third quarter, China’s border inspection agencies nationwide handled 192 million inbound and outbound passenger trips, up 7.9 percent year on year. These included 95.96 million trips by Chinese mainland residents, 73.14 million by reside... 2026-10-20 -
China Sees 15.46 Million Cross-Border Passenger Trips During National Day Holiday
During this year’s National Day holiday, China’s border inspection authorities nationwide handled a total of 15.46 million inbound and outbound passenger trips by Chinese and foreign travelers, averaging 2.21 million per day, representing a 6.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The single-day peak occurred on October 4, reaching 2.40 million cross-border trips. Of the total, ... 2026-10-08 -
China Sees 6.71 Million Cross-Border Passenger Trips During Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday
During this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, China’s border inspection authorities nationwide handled a total of 6.71 million inbound and outbound passenger trips by Chinese and foreign travelers, averaging 2.24 million per day, representing a 16.8 percent increase from the same period last year. The single-day peak came on September 26, with 2.34 million cross-border trips. Of the total, mainl... 2026-10-08 -
The National Immigration Administration's Announcement on the Nationwide Implementation of Online Accommodation Registration for Foreigners Residing o
No. 7 of 2026 Pursuant to Article 39 of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China, where foreigners stay in hotels in China, the hotels shall register their accommodation in accordance with the regulations on the public security administration of the hotel industry, and submit foreigners’ accommodation registration information to the public security organs in the plac... 2026-09-21 -
China Sees 499 Million Border Crossings from January to August, Visa-Free Foreign Arrivals Up 26.8 Percent Over Last Year
From January to August 2026, China’s border inspection agencies nationwide handled 499 million inbound and outbound trips, up by 8.7 percent year on year. These included 242 million trips by Chinese mainland residents, 196 million trips by residents from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, and 61.29 million trips by foreign nationals, representing year-on-year increases of 10 percent, 8.9 percent, and 1... 2026-09-10