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China Resumes 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Japanese Citizens Starting November 30

Nov 22, 2024, 04:37 AM

On November 22, 2024, China announced that it will resume visa-free travel for Japanese citizens, allowing short-term visits without a visa for stays up to 30 days. The visa waiver will be effective from November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that the move aims to promote tourism and improve bilateral relations between China and Japan. This reinstates the visa waiver that was suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.