Visa free transit trip in Beijing

An exciting program has been rolled out in Beijing on January 1st this year, allowing overseas visitors to stop over in the city of Beijing for 72 hours visa free transit in Beijing. This is a good news for those who always wanted to tour in Beijing. Foreign visitors can take this chance to have a 72（1-3days）hours visa free trip in Beijing.. They could apply for a 72 hours visa free transit stay in Beijing at the immigration inspection authority at Beijing Capital International Airport. Beijing is a very beautiful place for foreign visitors to tour in China. Beijing is the center of the nation's politics, culture and international exchanges and a modern metropolis full of vitality. Beijing is not only one of the six ancient cities in China together with Xian, Luoyang, Kaifeng, Nanjing and Hangzhou, but also one of the largest cities in the world. The move comes as Beijing vies to become a more desirable and accessible destination for international visitors.

　　This visa free transit policy opens up the city to visitors from 45 countries, and the makers of 72 hours visa transit policy are hoping the move will increase Beijing’s attractiveness as an international destination.


　　Starting from January 1st, 2013, visitors from 45 countries with a connecting ticket stopping over in Beijing can visit the Chinese capital for three days.


　　72-hour Visa free Transit Policy is suitable for transit passport holders from the following countries:


　　Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar


　　"The percentage of foreign tourists in Beijing is less than 3%, it’s 18% lower than the global average. Our airline industry still has huge potential to develop. More flexible visa policies are critical to this." Wang Yue, Deputy Director of Beijing Tourism Administration said.


　　Tour packages with or without hotels for the 72 hours visa free transiting passengers and business travelers have arranged in the website of Beijinglandscapes.com. Foreigners can choose those routes that you are interested in, also you can desire your own routes. You can get much more information from our website, welcome your email or your telephone. We hope you will enjoy your visa free transit trip in Beijing.