China's visa-free access for South American countries lauded
- tourmaster
- May 17
- 1 min read
China's decision to grant visa-free access to citizens of five South American countries was welcomed by regional experts as a practical move that could invigorate trade, tourism and cultural exchange.
Starting June 1, travelers from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay will be able to enter China without a visa and stay for up to 30 days for tourism, business or family visits, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
The one-year pilot program is the latest of China's efforts to deepen people-to-people and economic ties with South America.
