China’s Visa-Free Policy To Boost Tourism Excludes Pakistan

In a bid to boost tourism, China has eased its visa-free transit policy, allowing travellers from 54 countries to stay for up to 10 days. According to the National Immigration Administration (NIA), citizens of these countries can now enter China without a visa and stay for 240 hours, or 10 days. Notably, while countries like the United States, Britain, Canada, Russia, and Brazil are included in the list, India and Pakistan are notably absent.

The recent policy change follows an expansion of China’s visa-free program, which aims to encourage inbound tourism, particularly in smaller cities. In November, China added 18 countries, including Japan and South Korea, to its…