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China updates master list of 79 visa-free nationalities, highlights overlap with regional schemes
A freshly updated 27 June table confirms 79 passport holders can now enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days. The detailed breakdown helps companies decide when consular visas are still required and flags the 31 December 2026 policy sunset date.
Hong Kong triples renewal window for QMAS and IANG talent visas
From 27 June 2026, QMAS and IANG visa holders can submit renewal applications up to 90 days before expiry, tripling the previous 30-day window. The extra lead time lowers compliance risk for employers managing talent pipelines between Hong Kong and mainland China.
Weekend hops: new travel permit lets non-Chinese Hong Kong residents ‘tap’ into mainland getaways
SCMP’s 27 June video shows how a new QR-code permit is slashing border times for non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong, making spontaneous weekend and short-haul business trips to Shenzhen and Guangzhou much easier.
Joint-clearance Huanggang crossing promises 25-minute savings for Shenzhen-Hong Kong commuters
South China Morning Post reports that the rebuilt Huanggang checkpoint will feature 134 biometric e-channels and ‘one-stop’ joint clearance, cutting immigration processing by an estimated 25 minutes per trip when it opens in 2027.
China Digital Arrival Card now mandatory within 72 hours of landing, NIA-linked guide warns
An authoritative 27 June guide confirms the China Digital Arrival Card must now be submitted online within 72 hours of arrival, with airlines empowered to deny boarding. The move accelerates China’s shift toward fully digital border formalities.