The number of foreign tourists visiting china has dropped significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Even after the coronavirus restrictions were lifted, tourists have not returned there. Due to this, china has been forced to take the necessary steps to increase tourism. In this context, china has suddenly relaxed its visa policy in an unprecedented way. china is not like other countries in the world. china is still one of the countries where there is a dictatorship. Due to this, there were strict restrictions for foreigners there. It was very difficult for foreigners to travel there. In this context, china has relaxed its visa policy in an unprecedented way. Following this, foreign tourists are slowly returning to China. In a major change from the old rules, people from 74 countries can now visit china without a visa for up to 30 days. The Chinese government has taken this step in an effort to boost tourism and the economy. About 20 million foreigners visited china without a visa in 2024. This is almost a third of the total number. And more than double the previous year.
In this regard, Georgy Shavatse from Austria, who recently visited china, said, "Applying for a visa and going through those procedures is a very difficult thing. It is really helpful to be able to go and return without a visa." china was the last country to ease its coronavirus restrictions. It was there until 2023. The restrictions were eased after that. After that, the number of tourists was low. In 2023, only 13.8 million tourists visited. This is a third of the 31.9 million tourists who visited before the coronavirus.
Most tourist destinations still have a large number of domestic tourists. There are fewer foreigners. At the same time, they say that the number of foreign tourists is increasing significantly. This has also increased the demand for English-speaking tour guides. Initially, in december 2023, it was announced that citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and malaysia would be able to enter china without a visa. Shortly after that, almost all european countries were added. Five Latin American countries and uzbekistan were added last month. This was followed by four Middle Eastern countries. Finally, azerbaijan was added on July 16. With this, visa-free entry has been expanded to 75 countries.
Although china has close ties with Africa, no major African country has yet been granted visa-free entry. people coming from some countries, including North America, who are on a connecting transit trip, can stay without a visa for up to 10 days. Similarly, india is not on this list.
In this regard, Georgy Shavatse from Austria, who recently visited china, said, "Applying for a visa and going through those procedures is a very difficult thing. It is really helpful to be able to go and return without a visa." china was the last country to ease its coronavirus restrictions. It was there until 2023. The restrictions were eased after that. After that, the number of tourists was low. In 2023, only 13.8 million tourists visited. This is a third of the 31.9 million tourists who visited before the coronavirus.Most tourist destinations still have a large number of domestic tourists. There are fewer foreigners. At the same time, they say that the number of foreign tourists is increasing significantly. This has also increased the demand for English-speaking tour guides. Initially, in december 2023, it was announced that citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and malaysia would be able to enter china without a visa. Shortly after that, almost all european countries were added. Five Latin American countries and uzbekistan were added last month. This was followed by four Middle Eastern countries. Finally, azerbaijan was added on July 16. With this, visa-free entry has been expanded to 75 countries.
Although china has close ties with Africa, no major African country has yet been granted visa-free entry. people coming from some countries, including North America, who are on a connecting transit trip, can stay without a visa for up to 10 days. Similarly, india is not on this list.
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