Overview

• China has reinstated visa-free travel for Japanese citizens, allowing stays of up to 30 days, starting November 30, 2024.
• The policy also adds eight European countries, including Bulgaria, Romania, and Croatia, to China's visa-free entry program.
• This marks an extension of China's visa-free program, which previously allowed 15-day stays for visitors from select nations.
• The updated policy will apply to a total of 38 countries and is part of efforts to promote tourism and economic activity.
• China had paused visa-free travel for Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic and had resumed it for other nations earlier in 2023.