Indonesian nationals will have a ten-day visa-free transit policy in China, the latter’s authorities have confirmed.
China’s visa-free transit policy applies to a total of 60 ports in the country, VisaGuide.World reports.
The new decision means that transit policy applies to a total of 55 countries with valid international travel documents and interline tickets with confirmed dates, as well as seats to a third country or region that can enter China visa-free at 60 ports, and stay there for ten days.
In line with the new changes, travelers are permitted to engage in tourism, exchange visits, tourism, or family visits.
Expanding the policy to Indonesia will strengthen the positive progress in China-Indonesia cooperation and make trade and investment between the two countries easier, a National Immigration Administration official said.
More Than 9 Million Visitors in 2024
Authorities in China have intensified their efforts to make the travel process easier for foreign nationals.
Each year, the country welcomes a large number of internationals, with the country relying heavily on the tourism sector.
Recently, the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said that China recorded over nine million visitors in 2024, up by over 40 percent year-on-year. He also said that in the first four months of 2025, more than 18,000 foreign companies were established in China, up by 12.1 percent year-on-year.
China will continue to improve entry policies and add more countries to the visa-free list. We welcome more foreign friends to visit China for an excellent purchase experience, diverse consumption scenarios, and more convenient services. China is committed to greater openness and deeper cooperation for shared prosperity with the rest of the world. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian
New ASEAN Visa to Boost Tourism
Recently, China introduced a new visa for nationals of ten ASEAN countries and the observer nation of Timor-Leste.
The decision was confirmed through a statement by the Foreign Ministry of China.
The same notes that new program offers five-year multiple-entry visas to applicants traveling to China for business purposes and their spouses and children, offering them a stay of 180 days.
Announcing the new changes, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that the new visa will offer greater visa facilitation to ASEAN countries.
It means that the new decision will benefit nationals of the following countries: Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei, the Philippines, Myanmar, Singapore, and Malaysia.