China Expands Visa-Free Travel to 75 Countries

By July 16, 2025, China will offer visa‑free travel to citizens of 75 countries, reflecting a major policy shift in its tourism strategy.

This move follows the end of Zero‑COVID policies and aims to revive both tourism and soft power amid global isolation concerns.

Over 20 million foreigners entered China visa‑free last year—double the prior year’s total, signaling strong demand.

The new policy covers most European and Asian nations, plus parts of Latin America and the Middle East, also directing tourists to regions like Xinjiang.

With the U.S. tightening border policies, anticipations are high that China will capture a larger share of international travelers.

Industry forecast: China’s visa‑free push could attract tens of millions more visitors in 2025, boosting tourism GDP and effectiveness.