China Boosts Tourism with One-Stop Visa, Payment Upgrades

China rolls out one-stop visa and payment upgrades to attract more foreign visitors, extending reduced visa fees by 25-40% until December 31, 2026. Fingerprint exemptions for short-term visas continue, eliminating in-person biometric requirements and saving time for travelers. A 30-day visa-free policy now covers citizens from 46 countries, including recent additions like Sweden, UK, Canada, and Russia (with a separate end date), for tourism, business meetings, and cultural exchanges.