Türkiye grants visa-free entry to Chinese tourists
Under the new regulations signed by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Chinese travelers will be exempt from visa requirements for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period...
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Türkiye has announced visa-free travel for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports for tourism and transit purposes, effective January 2. This move, signed by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, aims to boost trade and tourism between the two nations.
- Chinese travelers can stay for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa.
- The policy follows a significant surge in Chinese tourists, with numbers increasing by 65.1 percent in 2024 to approximately 410,000 visitors.
- This exemption applies to those traveling for tourism and transit, reflecting Türkiye's efforts to capitalize on China's growing outbound tourism market.
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