Visa exemption against declining investment and lack of tourists

As of next week, travelers from several European countries and Malaysia will no longer require a visa for trips to China of up to two weeks. The reasons are the weak economy – and China's ongoing charm offensive.

26. November 2023
SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 12: Travellers queue up to go through passport control at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on March 12, 2023 in Shanghai, China. The number of cross-border tourists at Shanghai Pudong International Airport has steadily increased since China optimized its epidemic prevention and control measures. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xVCGx VCG111426846529

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Last updated: 24. July 2025