Sunny Funny Hianan: 10 Days Visa Free Transit Stay

#chinatransit Hainan's 10-day visa-free transit policy means that eligible foreign tourists can enjoy 10-day visa-free treatment after entering Hainan. This policy is the latest initiative implemented by the Immigration Administration to support Hainan's comprehensive deepening of reform and opening-up and the construction of a free trade port. Scope and conditions of application Scope of application: At present, citizens of a total of 59 countries can enjoy Hainan's visa-free policy, including Brazil, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Canada and other economically developed countries and regions. Applicable conditions: Tourists need to hold valid international travel documents, and the purpose of entry is non-immigrant in nature such as tourism, business, family visits or transit. Ports of entry: 21 ports such as Haikou Meilan International Airport and Sanya Phoenix International Airport in Hainan have been added as entry and exit ports for visa-free persons in transit. Activity area: The activity area of transit visa-free personnel staying in Hainan Province is the province, so all visitors can move freely within the whole province aka Hainan Island. Policy background and purpose The introduction of this policy aims to further support Hainan's comprehensive deepening of reform and opening up and accelerate the construction of a free trade port. By simplifying the entry process, enhancing the tourism experience, and attracting more international tourists to Hainan for tourism and business activities, etc. Implementation effect and impact Since the implementation of the policy, the number of travelling visitors arriving to Hainan has increased significantly. As of December 16, 2024, the number of this specific group of visitors or travellers entering Hainan exceeded 2.017 million, a clear increment of 205% compared to the previous year. Among them, visa-free transit foreign tourists accounting for 85% of the total number of foreign tourists entering Hainan. This policy not only simplifies the entry process, but also promotes exchanges and cooperation between Hainan and all over the world, and enhances Hainan's significance.