Implement a multi-day visa-free policy for foreign tour groups to enter the country by cruise.

Implement the visa-free policy for foreign tour groups to enter the country by cruise 15 days.

Cruise yacht entry and exit procedures support the implementation of 15 days visa-free entry for foreign tour groups. Foreign tour groups (two or more) can be organized, received and arranged by legally registered travel agencies in China for visa-free entry, and their stay time should not exceed 15 days (counting from the day after entry), and the scope of activities is also limited. Implement more convenient visa-free entry measures. The visa-free entry channel for foreigners will be extended from the invitation of travel agencies to the declaration of foreigners themselves or the invitation of units to receive visa-free entry. Relax the restrictions on the reasons why foreigners apply for visa-free entry, and allow foreigners to apply for visa-free entry to Hainan for business, visits, family visits, medical care, exhibitions, sports competitions and other reasons. Implement the visa-free policy for foreign tour groups to enter the country by cruise 15 days. After entering from Shanghai Port, the cruise ship can continue to call at other ports in coastal provinces and cities of China within 15 days, and passengers can land in the cities where the cruise ship stops. This move will promote cruise companies to open more China cruise routes to Hong Kong, attract more foreigners to visit Shanghai and other places by cruise, and then promote the development of cruise economy. The implementation of the 0/5-day visa-free policy for foreign tour groups to enter the country by cruise/KLOC will also help domestic travel agencies to develop new products for in-depth tourism, enhance the attractiveness of high-quality tourism resources such as Shanghai Disneyland, and promote the coordinated development of Shanghai catering, hotels, transportation, retail and other service industries.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Exit and Entry Administration Law

Article 15. Aliens entering the country shall apply for visas from foreign visa authorities, except as otherwise provided for in this Law.

Sixteenth visas are divided into diplomatic visas, courtesy visas, official visas and ordinary visas.

Issuing diplomatic and official visas to foreigners who enter the country for diplomatic or official reasons; Issue courtesy visas to foreigners who need courtesy because of their special status. The scope and methods of issuing diplomatic visas, courtesy visas and official visas shall be stipulated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreigners who enter the country for non-diplomatic or official reasons such as work, study, visiting relatives, traveling, business activities, talent introduction, etc. , will be issued the corresponding ordinary visa. The types and issuance methods of ordinary visas shall be stipulated by the State Council.