Guess what? China and Singapore are cooking up a plan for visa-free travel, and it’s expected to kick off in early 2024. That means folks from both countries can enjoy a visa-free stay for up to 30 days.
The nitty-gritty technical details of this visa-free extravaganza are currently in the works. According to Wang Wenbin, the Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, this reciprocal visa exemption is fantastic news for both sides. They’re eagerly anticipating the early rollout of this visa-free deal.
China had already rolled out the red carpet by unilaterally offering visa-free access to Singaporean citizens heading into China. This move is all about fostering deeper connections between the people of China and Singapore, with a mutual agreement for visa exemptions for those holding regular passports.
As we speak, the ministries of both countries are hashing out the specifics of this policy. Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, who also wears the Finance Minister hat, is currently making the rounds in Tianjin and Beijing. He’s catching up with China’s Deputy Prime Minister Ding Xuexiang, who shared that this visa-free policy is like a welcome breeze, especially for the 40,000 Chinese students currently studying in Singapore.
So, mark your calendars! Both sides are putting their heads together to make sure this visa-free party is ready to roll at the start of 2024. Get ready for seamless travel between China and Singapore!