New visa regulations for new visa-free countries in 2020

There will also be some changes in the visa policies of various countries in 2020. Let’s take a look at the visa-free countries in 2020 and some information on visa policy changes, so that it will be more convenient for everyone to travel abroad.

:Armenia

Key points of visa policy:

According to the announcement of the Chinese Embassy in Armenia, "The Government of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Armenia The Agreement between the Chinese Governments on Mutual Visa Exemption for Ordinary Passport Holders will come into effect on January 19, 2020.

After the agreement comes into effect, Chinese citizens holding valid ordinary passports can enter Armenia without a visa and stay no more than 90 days within 180 days from the date of entry; if they want to enter Armenia to engage in work, study, news reporting and other activities or settle down, you should apply for a visa before entering the country.

Reference before traveling:

Currently there are no direct flights from China to Armenia; if you need to go, you can transfer in cities such as Moscow, Novosibirsk, and Kiev.

Iran

Key points of visa policy:

According to Iranian official news, starting from July 16, 2019, holders of ordinary visas of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China Persons with passports and passports of the People's Republic of China (PRC) Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region can enter Iran without a visa for sightseeing and business visits, and stay for 21 days after each entry.

Pre-trip reference :

International flights in and out of Iran mainly fly to Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport. Iran Mahan Airlines provides direct flights to Tehran from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and southern China. The airline has direct flights from Urumqi to Tehran. Passengers from other cities in China can transfer to Iran in cities such as Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, and Moscow.

Remind Chinese citizens in Iran to pay attention to safety! >

The Chinese Embassy in Iran reminds Chinese citizens and institutions in Iran to pay close attention to the regional security situation, be more vigilant, and pay attention to safety precautions. In case of danger or emergency, please call the police and contact the Chinese Embassy in Iran. This reminder is valid until the end of this period. April 8, 2020.

Uzbekistan

Visa policy points:

Starting from January 1, 2020, Uzbekistan will grant visa holders with round-trip air tickets. Uzbek citizens arriving in Uzbekistan on international flights are granted visa-free entry and can stay for up to 7 days. However, so far, Uzbekistan has not announced the detailed implementation details of this policy, including how to calculate the 7-day period and what are the regulations for air tickets. How to handle exit procedures if you are overdue. LP will continue to pay attention to and update the implementation details of Uzbekistan’s visa-free policy~

Reference before traveling:

There are currently direct flights from Beijing and Urumqi to Uzbekistan. Flights from the capital Tashkent; if departing from cities such as Guangzhou and Shanghai, you can transfer from Urumqi or Almaty

New visa-free countries

Saudi Arabia

Open tourist visa for the first time

Visa policy points:

Saudi Arabia will officially open tourist visa applications to citizens of 49 countries, including China, starting from September 28, 2019. This is the first time that Saudi Arabia has opened a tourist visa to foreign tourists. This visa is only suitable for short-term tourism in Saudi Arabia. Foreign citizens who go to Saudi Arabia for work, study, medical treatment, pilgrimage and other activities must apply for a visa consistent with the purpose of entry.

Reference before traveling:

Currently, only Guangzhou has direct flights to the Saudi capital Riyadh and the key city Jeddah.

Russia

[Kalinin. Grad, St. Petersburg, Leningrad open electronic signage]

Visa policy points:

-Kaliningrad region-

As of July 1, 2019 Starting from today, Russian citizens from 53 countries including China can apply for valid entry-exit electronic visas for business, cultural and tourism purposes in Kaliningrad, Russia.

Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports or official passports can log in to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Apply for an electronic visa to Kaliningrad for free on the website. The electronic visa is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance, and the holder can stay in Kaliningrad for 8 days from the date of entry.

E-visa holders can only enter and exit Russia through specified air, port, road and railway ports, and can only operate within Kaliningrad. They are not allowed to enter or exit the state through other regions of Russia, including transit.

St. Petersburg, Leningrad

The Russian Embassy in China informed that starting from October 1, 2019, Russian citizens from 53 countries, including China, will go to St. Petersburg and Leningrad, Russia. Golla applies for business, cultural and tourist electronic visas, which are valid for 30 days and can be entered once and stayed for 8 days.

Electronic visa holders can pass through the Pulkovo air port in St. Petersburg and Leningrad, Vysotsk, St. Petersburg port, St. Petersburg passenger port, Ivangorod, Tolfyanov The Kazakhstan, Brusnichnoye and Svetogorsk road crossings enter and exit Russia and can only operate in St. Petersburg and Leningrad.

Pre-trip reference:

To Kaliningrad, you can transfer in Minsk, Warsaw and other cities; currently, major cities in China have flights to St. Petersburg.

Laos

[Open electronic signature]

Visa policy points:

Laos will begin to provide foreign signatures from July 9, 2019 Electronic visa (eVisa service. The electronic visa is valid for 60 days after receiving the approval letter from eVisa. After entering Laos with Avisa, you can stay in Laos for 30 days. Generally, after submitting the application and paying the visa fee, 3 The application can be processed within working days. Applicants can check the processing progress online. If the application is rejected, Laos will notify the applicant by email.

Currently, foreign citizens holding Avisa can only apply. In the next stage, Laos plans to enter Laos through Wattay International Airport in Vientiane and Laos Friendship Bridge No. 1, at Luang Prabang International Airport, Pakse International Airport, Moting International Port, Laos Friendship Bridge No. 2, and Laos Friendship Bridge No. 4. The port opens entry services with eVisa

Pre-trip reference:

Lao Airlines monopolizes most inbound and outbound routes, including flights to Bangkok, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh City and Kunming. China Eastern Airlines has daily flights from Vientiane to Kunming and Nanning. If you want to fly to Vientiane from other domestic cities, you need to transfer in Kunming and Nanning.

Pakistan

[ Open electronic signature]

Visa policy points:

On March 14, 2019, the Pakistani government announced the implementation of an electronic visa application system for tourists from 175 countries. Visitors will be able to apply through Pakistan. After completing the application, material submission and payment on the Data Registration Bureau's website, they will be able to obtain a Pakistani visa within 7-10 working days. Passengers who successfully sign up will receive visa confirmation via email and SMS, and can enter Pakistan after completing the verification.

Reference before traveling: Beijing, Guangzhou, Urumqi and other cities in China have flights to Pakistan

Ukraine

[Open electronic signature]

Visa policy points:

According to the announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, starting from January 1, 2019, Chinese citizens entering Ukraine for the following reasons will apply for electronic visas: business/private/tourism/medical Purpose/Activities in the fields of culture, science, education and sports/Foreign media representatives performing official duties. Within 9 working days, applicants can obtain an electronic visa with a single entry of no more than 30 days. To apply for an electronic visa, you need to present a valid electronic visa. Travel medical insurance (insurance amount of 30,000 euros, deposit certificate, travel certificate and other documents. The visa fee is 85 US dollars.

Pre-trip reference:

Currently, only Beijing has direct flights to Ukraine Flights from the capital Kiev can be transferred to Almaty, Nur-Sultan, Istanbul and other cities.

Madagascar

[Open electronic signature]

Key points of visa policy:

On April 24, 2019, the electronic visa application system of the Ministry of Public Security of Madagascar was launched. Visitors to Malaysia can avoid the pain of queuing up at the airport to apply for a visa on arrival and apply for a Malaysia tourist visa online in advance. Long term validity is 90 days; visa fee within 30 days is 115,000 Ariary/37 USD/35 Euro.

Reference before traveling:

Currently, there are no direct flights from China to Madagascar. You can connect in Paris, Addis Ababa or Mauritius.

Kazakhstan*** and the country

Open electronic visa for 72-hour visa-free transit

Visa policy points:

Since 2019 Starting from January 1, Kazakhstan will implement a single-entry electronic visa system. According to regulations, mainland Chinese citizens can apply for a single electronic visa for tourism (but they still need to apply online with the invitation number presented by Kazakhstan. They can apply through Nur-Sultan, Almaty, Chinkent, Aktau, Karaganda or Tajikistan) When entering and exiting Kazakhstan at Lazi International Airport, please note that the transit visa exemption policy is currently extended to December 31, 2020.

Reference before traveling:

There is currently a direct connection between Beijing and Urumqi, China. Flights to Almaty and Nur-Sultan can also transfer to cities such as Moscow and Novosibirsk

Papua New Guinea

[Open electronic signature]

Visa policy points:

The official website of Papua New Guinea has announced electronic visas. Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports can enjoy electronic visa benefits, single entry, 30 days stay, and visa fee of 50 US dollars.

Reference before traveling:

There are currently no direct flights from China to Papua New Guinea, but you can transfer from Brisbane, Manila and other cities.

Suriname

[Open electronic signature]

Visa policy points:

On April 15, 2019, Suriname began to implement electronic visa and electronic travel card policies, and opened a global Online application website. The electronic tourist card can only be used by tourists from some countries such as China. It is valid for 3 months and the stay for one entry does not exceed 90 days. The electronic tourist visa is suitable for tourists from all over the world, depending on the validity period and entry. The number of times and length of stay can be divided into many types. The electronic tourist card requires simpler materials than the electronic tourist visa. The transition period of the new policy is 6 months. During this period, applicants can still apply through the Soviet embassies and consulates abroad. After the transition period, applicants must apply for an electronic visa or electronic travel card through the website in advance, and the original arrival travel card policy will be cancelled.

Reference before traveling:

Currently there are no direct flights from China to Suriname. You can transfer in Amsterdam and other places.

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Malaysia

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[eNTRI Extension]

Visa policy points:

The Malaysian government announced on December 26 that from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, Continue to implement the eNTRI Visa Waiver Program for tourists from China

Chinese tourists coming to Malaysia through the Visa Waiver Program must meet the following conditions:

(aRegister in the Mantri system. ;

(2 Go to Malaysia within 3 months after successful registration;

(3 The maximum stay in Malaysia is 15 days and cannot be extended;

(4 From Entry and exit at the following airports

1. Kuala Lumpur International Airport;

2. Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2;

3. Penang International Airport;

4. Kota Kinabalu International Airport;

5. Malacca International Airport;

6. Hsinchu Daoshan International Airport;

7. Kuching International Airport in Sarawak;

8. Kota Kinabalu International Airport;

9. Labuan International Airport.

Or enter and exit from the following ports:

1. Iskandar Port in Johor;

2. Johor Bahru Railway Station Port;

< p>3. Sultan Abu Bakar Port in Tanjung Kupang, Johor;

4. Pasar Port in Padang, the Glass City;

5. Heimusan Port in Janglun, Chittagong;

6. Sungai Tujia Port, Sarawak;

7. Limbang Port, Sarawak.

(5. Hold a return ticket or a ticket to a third country;

(6. Carry enough cash or present enough credit cards, UnionPay cards, Alipay or electronic wallets when entering the country, and Proof of travel, Malaysia.

(The Malaysian can apply for entry again after 745 days.

(8 Chinese tourists who apply for entry in this way cannot apply for other types of visas.

Reference before traveling:

Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located 75 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur and is the main gateway for a large number of international flights in and out of Malaysia. Currently, there are flights to Kuala Lumpur from all major cities in the country. If you need to go to other destinations in Malaysia, it is most convenient to transfer in Kuala Lumpur.

Singapore

[96-hour transit visa-free]

Visa policy points:

Effective from January 28, 2019, in compliance with Chinese citizens with the following conditions can enjoy 96 hours of VFTF when traveling to or leaving a third country and transiting through Singapore:

You can enter Singapore by any means of transportation, but you must leave by plane or boat; and you must hold a Valid onward air ticket, ferry ticket or ferry ticket to depart Singapore within 96 hours;

You must hold a valid visa or long-term pass issued by the following countries (from the date of entry into Singapore under the VFTF scheme at least Valid for one month, the validity of the visa depends on whether you can enter any of the above countries with your visa: Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States

Single entry as mentioned above. Travelers with visa (SJV) who transit through Singapore on their return journey (that is, the one-way visa has expired) can also enjoy VFTF, but the following conditions must be met: the traveler departs directly from the country that issued the SJV, passes through Singapore, and then returns directly to the home country; since the last I have not returned to my home country after using the SJV (only applicable to Schengen visas issued by Germany and Switzerland, not applicable to Schengen visas issued by other countries.

VFTF can be used during the trip or when returning, But they cannot be used at the same time.

Please note that when you travel from mainland China to Hong Kong and Macau via Singapore, customs clearance may not be available at the mainland ports.

Reference before traveling: Domestic. There are flights to Singapore from all major cities

India

Implements five-year multiple-entry electronic visa

Visa policy points:

According to the Indian Embassy, ??the Indian government has decided to further relax the electronic visa policy for Chinese citizens. This policy relaxation is based on the validity and cost of electronic visas. 1. Starting from October 2019, Chinese citizens You can apply for an electronic tourist visa (e-TV) valid for 5 years. The visa fee is US$80.

2. In addition, tourists can use the electronic tourist visa (e-TV) for single entry within 30 days, and the fee is reduced. to US$25. From April to June, a 30-day electronic tourist visa (e-TV) only costs US$10.

3. Multiple-entry e-TVs per year will continue to be issued with reduced fees. to US$40.

4. In addition to the above-mentioned electronic tourist visa (e-TV), the existing electronic medical visa, electronic conference visa and e-commerce visa that can be entered multiple times in one year will continue to be issued in India. Issued on the online platform.

Pre-departure reference:

Many cities in China currently have direct flights to New Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai.

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Turkey

Open the 180-day multiple-entry electronic visa.

Visa policy points: On the official Turkish electronic visa platform, the 180-day single entry is changed to multiple entries, with a maximum stay of 30 days at a time and a fee of US$60.

Reference before traveling: When flying from China to Türkiye, generally enter from Istanbul. Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou have direct flights to Istanbul every day.

Ireland

You can apply for a five-year multiple-entry visa

Visa policy points:

June 22, 2019, Irish Justice and Equality Minister Charlie Flanagan has announced a new policy on issuing five-year multiple-entry visas to Chinese nationals. The new 5-year multiple-entry visa comes into effect on July 1, 2019.

Applicants applying for a visit visa will have a chance if they can prove that they have a good entry and exit history, such as a visa from Ireland, the United Kingdom, Schengen, Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States, and comply with the visa regulations. Obtain a 5-year multiple-entry short-stay visa.

Applicants applying for a visit visa, if their entry and exit history is limited and their materials are evaluated to be authentic and credible, will have the opportunity to obtain a short-stay visa with multiple entries of 1 year, 2 years or 3 years.

All applications can be made online.

Reference before traveling: Beijing, Shenzhen and other cities have opened direct flights to Dublin, and you can also choose to transfer in cities such as London and Dubai.

Japan

[Visa Simplification]

Key points of visa policy:

Effective from January 1, 2019, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan will The visa policy will be further relaxed for Japanese students or Japanese tourists who have visited China many times in the past three years.

Previously, when applying for a single visa, we simplified the application procedures for undergraduates, graduate students, and previous students within three years of graduation from 75 universities directly under the Ministry of Education of China. This time we have expanded the target universities to 1,243 universities; in the past three years, Japanese tourists who have come to China more than twice with individual tourist visas will also simplify the application procedures for multiple-entry visas in the future.

Reference before traveling: There are currently direct domestic flights to Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka and other cities.

Sign the Schengen Agreement

[Visa Simplification]

Visa policy points:

01: You can apply six months in advance.

According to the plan, the Schengen visa application time will be extended, from currently only three months in advance to six months in advance.

02. Implement online application.

The application process is electronic. Applicants can fill out, submit and even sign the application form online.

03: The long-term validity period of the unified Schengen countries.

For multiple-entry visas, the plan intends to change the status quo of the Schengen Area member states' "independent administration" and unify the validity period of multiple-entry visas, with a minimum period of 1 year, and the number of years will increase with the number of applicants. , but the maximum is 5 years.

04: Visa fees may increase.

In order to increase manpower, update equipment, and strengthen security inspections, it is planned to increase the fee for short-term Schengen visas not exceeding 90 days from the current 60 euros to 80 euros.

05: Linking Schengen visas to a country’s readmission of illegal immigrants

The plan clearly states that the issuance of Schengen visas will depend on a country’s readmission of illegal immigrants, i.e. Whether a country cooperates with the EU to readmit deported illegal immigrants will affect the processing time, validity period, visa fees, etc. of the country's Schengen visa.

Previous reference: Currently, many domestic cities have direct flights to major European cities.

Sri Lanka

[Visa fee-free]

Visa policy points:

The Sri Lankan government announced on July 31, 2019 that since 2019 Starting from August 1, 2020, visa fees will be waived for tourists from more than 40 countries, including China, and the policy will be valid for 6 months.

Please apply for an ETA on the www.eta.gov.lk website before entering the country and accurately select your travel purpose. After entering the country, you are not allowed to engage in activities that are inconsistent with your chosen travel purpose. ETA recipients will be issued a visa to stay at the port of entry for no more than 30 days. If you need to extend your stay, you can apply to the Immigration Bureau and pay the relevant fees after entry.

Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months. When entering Sri Lanka, the immigration officer may ask you to present your round-trip air ticket or connecting air ticket, hotel reservation, and sufficient expenses to live in Sri Lanka (guarantee a minimum living expenses of US$50 per day during your stay in Sri Lanka.

If immigrants have not obtained an ETA in advance, they can apply at the ETA counters at Bandaranaike International Airport and Hambantota International Airport in Sri Lanka. However, there is a risk of visa rejection. It is recommended that Chinese citizens traveling to Sri Lanka for a short period of time apply in advance. Apply for ETA online.

Previous reference: Many domestic cities currently have direct flights to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.

Thailand

[Extended visa on arrival fee policy]

Visa policy points: