China Visa-Free Policy for Latin America

China’s unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay took effect Sunday, with Latin American tourists flocking in. The visa-free policy takes effect from June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026, in a bid to facilitate people-to-people exchanges.

The West Kowloon Station, serving as a vital transport hub connecting China’s mainland and Hong Kong, allows passengers to go through both mainland and Hong Kong border checks in one place within minutes.

According to data from China Immigration at the station, about 550,000 foreign travelers had crossed the station this year as of May 31, a 33 percent year-on-year growth. About 10,000 foreign entries are expected at the West Kowloon Station during the ongoing three-day Dragon Boat Festival, which runs from Saturday through Monday.