The CBC report notes that a total of 138 countries now have approval from China. this includes US, Germany, UK Thailand, Russia, Cuba, Argentina, Nepal, France, Portugal, and Brazil among others. Exciting news!
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Chinese tourists are keen to revisit familiar destinationsAccording to survey, Hong Kong is the top travel destination, with 23% of respondents having either already visited or planning to visit in 2023. Other popular choices are Western Europe (16%), Japan (15%), and Korea (14%).
Entry under these visas had been suspended from March 28, 2020 through March 14, 2023 due to COVID-19. Now, these visa holders have the option to apply for a free three-year extension or to obtain a new 10-year visa once their current one expires, following the standard visa procedures and documentation requirements.
Overall, Western European countries reported the highest number of Chinese travelers in 2021. However, arrivals from China declined from 5.9 million in 2019 to roughly 1.2 million in 2021.