UK citizens are set to be allowed to enter China for up to 30-days without a visa, in the terms of an agreement set out by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and China’s President Xi Jinping.
This agreement is set to make it easier for UK businesses to grow their footprints in China, and brings the UK in line with countries such as Australia, France, Germany, Italy and Japan, where citizens can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days.
UK Passport holders will be able to enter China without applying for a visa, for short-term visits of up to 30 days.
No time-line has yet been put in place for the roll-out of this new visa agreement, but the changes are expected before the beginning of the summer season.
Speaking on this announcement, CEO of Advantage Travel Partnership, Julia Lo Bue-Said highlighted, “We warmly welcome China’s decision to grant British citizens visa-free entry for up to 30 days. Travel between the UK and China has seen a robust resurgence over the last two years, fuelled by restored flight connectivity and strengthening commercial ties. “
Further noting that the visa changes is “a significant milestone that will undoubtedly accelerate this momentum across both leisure and business travel.”
