Visa-Free Arrivals at Shenzhen Airport Soar 60 Percent in Q1
Hong Kong Eyes 50 Million-Plus Visitors in 2026 as Sevens, Golden Week Loom
Easter–Qingming Super-Holiday Sees Passenger Crush at Hong Kong Ports
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China Moves Border Permits Online: National Immigration Administration Announces Electronic Border Management Area Permit
Effective 15 April 2026, China will stop issuing paper Border Management Area Permits and switch to an electronic permit accessible via the NIA 12367 app suite. The move cuts paperwork for travellers to sensitive frontier zones, shortens processing times and reduces document-loss risks—important gains for companies that deploy staff to mining, energy and logistics projects near China’s land borders.
Air China, China Southern and China Eastern Raise Domestic Fuel Surcharges as Oil Prices Climb
From 2 April 2026, China’s three largest airlines have increased domestic fuel surcharges to RMB 80/150 per flight segment, blaming high oil prices and currency depreciation. The hike raises travel costs for business and leisure passengers and signals continued margin pressure for carriers.
Chinese Embassy in Latvia to Close Consular Section on 6 April for Qingming Holiday
China’s embassy in Riga will close its visa office on 6 April 2026 for the Qingming Festival, resuming work the next day. Businesses and travellers in the Baltics should file visa or document-legalisation requests before 5 April to avoid delays.