Entry and exit instructions for visa-free countries

Nowadays, more and more countries and regions have opened visa-free access to China and landing visa. However, visa exemption does not mean 100% entry protection. First of all, can visa-free countries really enter China directly with their passports? Let's take a look at the entry and exit instructions for visa-free countries.

According to reports, at present, China citizens have three different types of visa policies for going abroad privately:

First, the visa-free party can freely enter and leave the other party's territory with a valid national passport; Second, the unilateral visa-free entry country unilaterally allows China citizens to enter the country without a visa; Third, landing visa applicants do not obtain visas from other countries directly from the host country, but hold passports and entry permits issued by the relevant authorities of that country, and then issue visas after arriving at the ports of that country.

"So, is it true that only visa-free countries can successfully enter and exit with white passports? No! "

As long as it is a country notified by the Ministry of Public Security to the border inspection department for the record, the border inspection can be released according to the policy.

On the contrary, countries that unilaterally implement policies cannot be regarded as real visa-free or landing visa countries.

In other words, if the border inspection department has not received the notice from the Ministry of Public Security, even if the other party has unilaterally implemented the visa-free or landing visa policy, China's border inspection cannot be released, and it still needs a visa to travel to these countries.

Precautions:

I visa-free countries are generally allowed to stay for less than 30 days.

In Mauritius, Seychelles, Fiji and other destinations, departure tickets and hotel information are required when entering the country, otherwise the immigration bureau has the right to prevent guests from entering the country.

2. Most countries that unilaterally grant visa-free treatment have restrictions, including regional restrictions. For example, only Jeju Island in South Korea is visa-free for China, and all other regions need to apply for visas.

Indonesia visa-free needs to enter from five designated ports such as Bali. Some group tourists are exempt from visas, such as Tahiti.

3. Although China citizens have been granted visa-free or landing visa treatment in other countries, they cannot pass through China without visas, such as Laos, Kenya, Tanzania, Nepal, Dominica, Lebanon, Togo, Costa Rica, Bangladesh and Mozambique.

4. Some destinations can transit into China, that is, visa-free entry from other countries is required, such as Cook Islands, Andorra, Samoa, Micronesia and Bahrain.

Russia is the only visa-free destination for group tourists.

6. Visa-free destination with geographical restrictions: Egypt.

Egypt's Sinai Peninsula is visa-free for tourists from China, which means that visitors without a visa can't go to the pyramids and the Sphinx.

Other precautions for entry:

Passport must be valid for more than 6 months; If there is a record of visa refusal, it is recommended to apply for visa entry in advance; Inbound tourists print the itinerary, hotel and air ticket confirmation form to facilitate customs verification; Don't be nervous if you are detained by the customs for questioning. You should explain the situation truthfully and in detail to ensure that the answers of your peers are consistent.

The Consulate General of China in Jeju specially reminds China tourists that according to international practice, even if you have a valid passport of China and a valid visa of a certain country, the immigration officials of that country still have the right to refuse to let you enter the country and refuse to give reasons.

Therefore, when you enter the country, you should prepare the travel itinerary, hotel reservation form, round-trip air tickets and other related materials.

A large local travel agency in Jeju Island, South Korea suggested that before arriving in Jeju Island, it is necessary to ensure that the tourism purpose is clear and the stay time is specific.

In addition, when traveling, tourists must remember or record the name and contact information of their accommodation places (hotels, inns, etc.). ); Visitors need to purchase return air tickets before arriving in Jeju and keep relevant documents; Tourists traveling in groups should follow the group, the tour leader or the tour guide, and keep in touch with the tour leader or the tour guide in case of any situation.

In addition, it is best not to bring too much cash when going abroad. If necessary, you can exchange some destination currencies in China in advance.

With the approval of the Thai Cabinet, from February this year 1 to February 28th next year, 19 countries, including China, temporarily exempted Thai embassies and consulates abroad from the visa processing fee of 1000 baht (1 baht is about 0. 19 RMB), and the visa fee on arrival was also reduced from 2000 RMB.

However, it should be noted that tourists still need to prepare materials in advance when they apply for visas on arrival at the airport, otherwise they will face the risk of being refused entry by the customs.

It is understood that the visa on arrival in Thailand is valid for 15 days, and the visa fee is only charged in the form of Thai baht in cash.

Applicants are required to fill in an application form for visa on arrival, prepare a passport with a validity period of not less than 6 months, an air ticket or plane ticket to and from Thailand within 15 days, a photo of 12 inch color ID card, and have a real and searchable address in Thailand.

In addition, the applicant also needs to provide proof of funds, and prepare cash or equivalent foreign currency of not less than 1 10,000 baht per person (about RMB 2,000) or not less than 20,000 baht per household for random inspection by the immigration bureau.

In addition, the National Tourism Administration of Thailand suggests that China tourists can log on to the Chinese page of the website of the Immigration Bureau of Thailand, fill in and print the landing visa application form online, or print a blank form to fill in, thus saving time and trouble in filling in at the landing visa counter of the airport.

It should be noted that if tourists transfer from Bangkok to other destinations in Thailand, they need to go through the transfer procedures after landing visas in Bangkok.

The National Tourism Administration of Thailand also advises tourists to apply for visas at the China Embassy and Consulate in Thailand in advance to avoid waiting at the airport for a long time because of the large number of people applying for landing visa.