China Visa-Free Entries Surge 24.1 Percent in Third Quarter of 2026

China's visa-free entry policies are making travel easier for foreign visitors.

This helps residents in Copenhagen planning trips with foreign family or partners.

Foreign nationals made 8.99 million visa-free entries into China in Q3 2026.

China's National Immigration Administration reported this figure recently.

This represents a 24.1% increase compared to the same period last year.

Visa-free arrivals accounted for 77.5% of all foreign visits during these months.

Total cross-border entries and exits reached 192 million trips in Q3.

This total cross-border travel volume grew by 7.9%.

Expanded 30-day visa waivers supported this growing travel trend.

The 240-hour transit policy also helped boost arrival numbers.

These official immigration figures were reported by Global Times.