Nationals from 53 countries with eligible travel identification and reserved tickets with a fixed date to a third country or region within 144 hours are eligible for the new visa-free entry period. “The new policy extends the visa-free stay for travelers who want to visit the three regions, allowing foreigners sufficient time for a short visit for travel, business meetings or visiting friends and family. Beijing and Tianjin previously allowed a 72-hour visa-free stay. “The diversification of ports for entry is convenient for international travelers to choose suitable transportation based on their travel plans,” Ji said. In 2016, Shanghai and Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces took the lead in permitting 144-hour visa-free entry for visitors from 51 countries and regions..ADVERTISEMENT

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 29, 2017 11:03 UTC