China adds five Guangdong checkpoints to 240-hour visa-free transit scheme
China’s new 10-point immigration package takes effect, widening talent endorsements
24-hour airside transit without immigration inspection extended to ten more airports
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Digital arrival card rolls out to foreign travellers, ending paper forms
From 20 November, foreigners can submit China’s arrival-card information online via NIA apps and WeChat/Alipay mini-programs, replacing paper forms. Announced 5 November 2025, the e-card promises shorter queues and fewer errors, benefiting frequent business travellers.
Hetao Shenzhen–Hong Kong tech zone offers three-year multi-entry visas for R&D staff
From 5 November 2025, R&D employees in the Hetao Shenzhen–Hong Kong innovation zone can access three-year, multi-entry talent visas and fast-track checkpoints, easing cross-border commutes and boosting joint tech projects.
Eighth China International Import Expo opens with upgraded immigration services
The 8th CIIE opened in Shanghai on 5 November 2025, drawing foreign delegates under streamlined entry procedures, including extra e-gates and on-site visa services, highlighting how recent immigration reforms support large-scale business events.
China Extends Unilateral Visa-Free Entry for 40+ Countries and Adds Sweden Until End-2026
Beijing has extended its 30-day unilateral visa-free scheme for 40+ countries until 31 December 2026 and will add Sweden on 10 November 2025. The decision removes visa lead-times for most short-term business and tourist trips, supporting exhibition attendance, supplier audits and client meetings throughout 2026. Mobility teams should update travel policies and booking tools accordingly.
240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Scheme Expanded to 65 Chinese Ports, Including High-Speed-Rail Hubs
China has added five Guangdong ports—including the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and West Kowloon high-speed-rail station—to its 240-hour visa-free transit scheme, lifting the total to 65 entry points nationwide. Passport holders from 55 countries can now spend up to 10 days in China without a visa if transiting to a third destination, a boon for Greater Bay Area business travel and trade-fair attendance.
China to Introduce Digital Arrival Card—Online Entry Declaration Available from 20 November
From 20 November 2025 foreigners can complete China’s arrival-card electronically via the NIA website, mobile app or WeChat/Alipay. The optional digital process will shorten queues and supports the government’s ‘smart border’ initiative. Mobility teams should circulate the new online link to travellers ahead of upcoming trips.
‘Face-Swipe’ Fast Lanes to Cover 20+ Mainland–HK–Macao–Taiwan Border Crossings
Starting 5 November 2025, China will activate automated biometric immigration lanes at more than a dozen additional airports, ports and land crossings linking the mainland with Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. The ‘face-swipe’ system trims clearance times to under ten seconds, significantly easing frequent cross-border commutes for business travellers.
Winter 2025/26 Flight Schedule Adds 10.8 % More International Frequencies, Says CAAC
The CAAC’s winter 2025/26 schedule shows a 10.8 percent rise in international flights to and from China, restoring links to 83 countries and easing seat shortages for business travellers. Domestic capacity holds steady, while 586 new regional routes improve connectivity to emerging tourist and manufacturing hubs.