Effective July 30, 2024, China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) has implemented a new policy allowing foreign tourist groups from Hong Kong and Macau to enter and stay for 144 hours in Hainan province without visas.
From that date, individuals can visit and stay for up to 144 hours without a visa in Hainan Province for tourism purposes, provided that they will travel to Hainan from Hong Kong or Macau in a tourist group organized by a travel agency that is legally registered in any of the two special administrative regions and consists of at least two persons.
The eligible foreign nationals may enter and exit in groups through any of the exit-entry ports set up by the State in Hainan Province, and shall stay within the administrative region of Hainan. The duration of stay for each foreign national is calculated from 0h00 on the day following the day of entry.
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For any foreign national covered by a mutual visa exemption agreement or any other visa exemption policy of China, the relevant provisions shall prevail. Erickson Immigration Group will continue to monitor developments and share updates as more news is available. Please contact your employer or EIG attorney if you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or case-specific questions.