How many days for foreign tour groups to enter the country by cruise?

Cruise entry and exit procedures support foreign tour groups to enter the country visa-free for 15 days by cruise. Foreign tour groups (more than two people) can be organized, received and arranged by legally registered travel agencies in China, and they can join the group without a visa from the home port of Shanghai cruise ship. Stay for no more than 15 days (from the day after entry) and limit the scope of activities.

1. Japan's new visa-free policy for China cruise tourists

1. It is no longer necessary to prepare the required materials to apply for a visa;

the visa application fee of p>2.25 yuan is saved. This new policy is definitely good news for China people, whether Japanese and Korean compete for China cruise tourists or cater to China tourism market.

Second, what is visa-free

The visa-free policy for foreigners in transit is a part of the visa-free system implemented in all countries of the world. It refers to the policy that foreigners can transit from one country to a third country and stay in the transit country for a short time without applying for a transit country visa according to the laws or relevant regulations of the transit country. This policy has been implemented since July 1, 213. As of January 217, 6 countries (regions) have implemented visa-free or landing visa policy for China citizens with ordinary passports.

Legal Basis

Law of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Exit and Entry

Article 15 Aliens who enter China shall apply for visas from visa offices abroad, except as otherwise provided by this Law.

Law of the People's Republic of China on Exit and Entry Administration

Article 16 visas are divided into diplomatic visas, courtesy visas, official visas and ordinary visas.

issue 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.

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

Law of the People's Republic of China on Exit and Entry Administration

Article 22 A foreigner may be exempted from applying for a visa under any of the following circumstances:

(1) According to the visa exemption agreement signed between the government of China and other governments, he is a visa-free person;

(2) Holding a valid alien residence certificate;

(3) An aircraft, ship or train on international voyage with a joint ticket transits from China to a third country or region, and stays in China for no more than 24 hours and does not leave the port, or stays in a specific area approved by the State Council for no more than the prescribed time limit;

(4) Other circumstances under which visas can be exempted as stipulated by the State Council.