Cyprus and Denmark citizens to enter China without visa.

The Chinese government has announced the elimination of visa requirements for passport holders of Cyprus and Denmark

Under the new rules, citizens of these two EU countries will be permitted to enter China visa-free for stays not exceeding 15 days, VisaGuide.World reports.

This decision to drop visas for Cyprus was revealed by the Chinese Foreign Ministry during a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

After their discussion, Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letympiotis shared that the two leaders addressed the growing bilateral relations between Cyprus and China. At the same time, an interstate agreement on air transport was discussed, which aims to enhance further connectivity between Cyprus and China.

Cyprus government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis

Similarly, the decision to drop visas for short stays for Danish citizens was taken during a meeting between the Chinese and Danish Foreign Ministers at the UN General Assembly in New York, with Denmark becoming the latest country to join the list.

China has decided to implement a visa-free policy for Denmark. We welcome more Danish friends to visit China, and we also hope that Denmark will introduce more convenient measures for Chinese personnel to visit Denmark.

At the same time, the Chinese authorities said they wanted to further deepen their relationship with Denmark and strengthen their cooperation in green transformation.

Slovenia, Greece & Norway Now Also Enjoy Visa-Free Access to China

Similarly, nationals from Slovenia and Greece will also benefit from new visa exemptions, allowing them to enter China for short stays of up to 15 days without a visa. In this regard, the Chinese Foreign Minister wanted to collaborate with Slovenia to promote multilateralism and uphold the authority of international institutions.

Furthermore, Norway has been granted similar privileges, with its citizens now able to enter China visa-free for up to 15 days. These policies apply to various purposes, including tourism and business, provided the stay does not exceed the specified duration. For more extended stays, visa procedures will still apply.

According to Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, visa-free policy entry would ease travelling between these countries for tourism, study, and business purposes. He further noted that the move would also help strengthen the cooperation between Norway and China.

18 EU Countries Eligible for Visa-Free Access in China

China has recently lifted visa requirements for several EU countries, allowing nationals of 18 countries currently to benefit from visa-free travel to China for tourism, trade, family visits or transit until December 31, 2025.

Citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain were granted visa-free entry at the end of last year. In March 2024, Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Luxembourg, and Ireland joined this list, enabling their nationals to enter China without a visa for short stays of up to 15 days.