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Monday, June 17, 2024 New Zealand travelers can now visit China without a visa, boosting tourism and strengthening ties between the two nations, following a landmark agreement. Kiwi travelers eager to explore China can now skip the “get a visa” step on their pre-trip checklist following a significant meeting between China and New Zealand Officials. The Officials arrived in Wellington on Thursday for a three-day visit centered on trade.

During his stay, he announced that New Zealand passport holders can now enjoy visa-free entry into China, aimed at strengthening ties and promoting more travel between the two countries. Previously, only 11 European countries and Malaysia enjoyed visa-free travel to China. Now, New Zealanders can also visit without needing a tourist visa, although trips will likely be limited to 15 days, similar to other visa-waiver countries.



This announcement will save future travelers approximately $140, the cost of a single-entry tourist visa for New Zealand passport holders. The start date for visa-free entry for New Zealanders has not been clarified yet. However, Wendy Wu, the founder of Wendy Wu Tours, a leading China tour company, called the news a significant development for the tourism industries of both New Zealand and China.

In 2023, China recorded 35.5 million foreign entries and exits, a significant decrease from the 97.7 million recorded in 2019, pre-pandemic.

According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Oxford Economics, China�.

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