All of French-speaking Europe now visa-free for China

China has announced that it is extending its temporary visa exemption policy to six new European countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. These countries join France.
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The Forbidden City in Beijing (LC)

La China has extended its visa waiver policy to six other European countries on a trial basis. These are Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourgsaid Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi last Thursday.

From 14 March until 30 November, holders of ordinary passports from these countries will be able to enter China without a visa. and stay there for a maximum of 15 days, according to a press release published on Thursday by Chinese Consular Affairs. LFrench travellers benefit from these special arrangements from 1 November 2023.

This breakthrough means that all citizens of French-speaking countries in Europe can enter China without formalities. And for 10 EU countries.