• Notice on Implementation of Visa-Free Entry Policy for Foreign Tourist Groups Traveling by Cruise Ships

    No. 4 [2024] After consulting with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the General Administration of Customs, the National Immigration Administration, following the approval by the State Council, has decided to implement a visa-free entry policy for foreign tou... 2024-05-16

  • Over 8 Million Exit-Entry Travelers Recorded During May Day Holiday

    The statistics of the National Immigration Administration (NIA) showed that during the May Day holiday this year, the border inspection authorities across China handled a total of 8.466 million exit-entry Chinese and overseas travelers, marking an increase by 35.1 percent from the same period last year. The peak volume of exit-entry travelers was witnessed on May 3, with the number reaching 1.801 ... 2024-05-07

  • Notice: Be Aware of Passenger Volumes at Exit-Entry Ports and Validity Periods of Your Identity Document and Visa During May Day Holiday

    The National Immigration Administration (NIA) expects that during the May Day holiday in 2024, the daily average number of the exit-entry travelers at ports nationwide will reach 1.76 million, marking an increase by 40.5 percent compared with the same period last year. At major international airports such as Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Beijing Cap... 2024-04-29

  • Over 141 Million Exit-Entry Travelers Recorded in China in Q1 2024

    The major statistics regarding the immigration administration in the first quarter of 2024 were released during a press conference launched by the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on April 18. During the first quarter of this year, the immigration administration authorities in China inspected a total of 141 million travelers entering or exiting the Chinese mainland, marking a year-on-year... 2024-04-19

  • A Total of 5.189 Million Exit-Entry Travelers Recorded During Qingming Festival Holiday

    The statistics of the National Immigration Administration (NIA) showcased that during the 2024 Qingming Festival holiday, border inspection authorities across China facilitated the exit/entry of a total of 5.189 million Chinese and overseas travelers. The daily average of travelers reached 1.73 million, reflecting an increase of 69.6 percent compared with the same period last year. Among all the t... 2024-04-08