Visa-free travel to China for Georgian citizens officially comes into force. According to the Chinese Embassy, the decree requires a maximum stay of 30 days for each entrance and 90 days in total within 180 days.

“According to the “Agreement between the government of the People’s Republic of China and the government of Georgia on Mutual Visa Exemption for Holders of Ordinary Passports”, starting from 00:00 on May 28, 2024, Beijing time, the citizens of Georgia holding valid ordinary passports of Georgia, shall be exempted from visa requirement for entry into, exit from or transit through the territory of the People’s Republic of China, for each single stay not exceeding 30 days and for a cumulative period of stay not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day-period.

The citizens of Georgia holding valid ordinary passports of Georgia, who intend to stay in the territory of the People’s Republic of China for a period of more than 30 days or to reside or engage in employment, study, media activities, or other activities which require prior approval from the competent authorities of the Chinese side, shall apply for an appropriate visa before entering the territory of the People’s Republic of China”, - reads the statement of the Chinese Embassy.