China Extends Visa-Free Policy

China has expanded its visa-free policy to nine more countries, including Slovakia, Norway, and Finland, starting Friday, allowing visitors to stay for up to 15 days.

The extended visa-free policy, effective from November 8th, 2024, to December 31st, 2025, aims to boost tourism and international exchange. This is part of China’s broader initiative to expand its visa-free policy, which is now being trialed for citizens holding ordinary passports from 29 countries, including several European nations and South Korea.