China reduces visa fees to boost tourism
China has cut visa fees for select countries in the latest move to boost flagging inbound tourism.
It has reduced some visa fees by 25% for nationals of more than a dozen countries.
These include Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
The reduced fee is valid until the end of November 2024.
The visa is eligible for business, tourism and family visits.
“We stand ready to work with relevant countries to create favourable conditions and provide greater convenience for easy cross-border travel,” said ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin.
It marks the latest measures to increase inbound tourism from key source markets.
China recently granted visa-free status for travellers from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia.
It has also agreed a reciprocal visa-free agreement with Singapore to begin in 2024.
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