• A Total of 5.752 Million Exit-Entry Travelers Recorded During Dragon Boat Festival Holiday

    According to statistics from the National Immigration Administration (NIA), the border inspection authorities across China provided exit-entry services for a total of 5.752 million Chinese and foreign travelers during this year's Dragon Boat Festival holiday. The average daily number of travelers during the holiday reached 1.917 million, reflecting a 45.1-percent growth compared with the same peri... 2024-06-12

  • Visa-Free Entry Policy for Foreign Tourist Groups Traveling by Cruise Ships Effective on May 15

    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, following the approval by the State Council, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) has decided to implement a visa-free entry policy for foreign tourist gro... 2024-05-17

  • 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