What are the factors for many countries to relax their visas to China?

In order to cope with the rapid growth of tourists and investors from China, visiting British Chancellor of the Exchequer george osborne announced a series of measures to simplify visa procedures for China tourists to the UK on 10/4. Several specific measures announced by george osborne include the implementation of a new pilot scheme, which allows some designated China travel agencies to submit only the European Schengen visa application form when applying for a British visa, instead of two separate application forms. These designated travel agencies will not need to submit different applications repeatedly when arranging tourists to Britain and Schengen countries. At the same time, Britain is considering extending the scope of "VIP on-site visa service" currently implemented in Beijing and Shanghai to the whole country.

Simplify procedures and reduce requirements

Relaxing visas to China is not unique to Britain. In May this year, Qatar and Turkey respectively opened electronic visas to China citizens. Eligible China citizens do not need to go to the embassy for a face-to-face visa, but only need to log in to official website to apply directly. South Korea has implemented the policy of "expanding the scope of issuing multiple-entry visas to China" since September. Students who are registered in Beijing or Shanghai or are studying in "2 1 1 project" universities can easily obtain multiple-entry visas from South Korea. Starting from this year, tourists visiting Russia can be exempted from visas except for large group tours, and small family tours for two to three people can also be exempted from visas.

In recent years, many countries in Europe, America, Australia and Asia have gradually relaxed their visas to China. The forms include extending visa time, increasing visa issuance rate, shortening processing time, reducing visa fees, providing multiple-entry visas, simplifying visa procedures, and reducing the requirements for providing materials.

Keep an eye on China's wallet.

In recent years, what are the comprehensive considerations for foreign countries to relax their visas to China?

"Economic development and national strength are the main reasons," said Jin Canrong, deputy dean of the School of International Studies at Renmin University of China. "First of all, with the development of China's economy and the improvement of living standards, foreign concerns about China immigrants have decreased. Another priority is the increase in the number of outbound tourists from China brought about by economic development and the attractiveness of the tourism market with enhanced purchasing power of tourists. "

According to the data released by the United Nations World Tourism Organization, in 20 12, the number of China tourists abroad reached 83 million, ranking first in the world. In 20 12, tourists from China spent 102 billion dollars on overseas travel. According to the data of visa Card Alliance, every China citizen who holds a card swipes an average of $943 when leaving the country, which is higher than the second-ranked UAE country's $200.

Therefore, in order to win the pockets of China tourists, countries have relaxed their visas to China. According to industry insiders, the relaxation of tourist visas to China is not unrelated to the strong growth of China's tourism market potential and consumption in the context of the continued economic downturn in western countries.

Apart from economic considerations, on the issue of state-to-state relations, Professor Jin said that the relaxation of visas to China by many countries is related to China's long-standing adherence to peaceful development and its friendly relations with most countries in the world, which is the second consideration after economic factors.

Mutual benefit has many advantages.

The most direct impact of visa relaxation to China is that it is more convenient to travel abroad. It makes it possible to "travel abroad once and for all" and enables more China people to go abroad and see the world.

"The procedures are simpler, the signing rate is higher and the signing time is shorter, which objectively promotes the increase of outbound tourists." Rao Tian, general manager of Europe Department of China International Travel Service, said in an interview.

"Let China know more about the world and let the world know more about China." When talking about the indirect impact of visa relaxation, Professor Jin said that it can enable more China people to go abroad, broaden their horizons, understand the world more intuitively, and correctly understand where we are now. In addition, with the increase of contacts and exchanges, the world can learn more about China, and then better understand the culture of China.

In addition, from a deeper perspective, outbound tourism is a special way for China to contribute to the world economy. Relaxing visas to China will indirectly help China make greater contributions to the world economy.