外交部周一表示，中国宣布将把包括法国、德国和西班牙在内的45个国家公民的免签证入境政策延长至2026年12月31日，并从11月10日开始将该计划扩大到包括瑞典。该扩展覆盖了32个欧洲国家以及澳大利亚、新西兰、日本、韩国和南美洲和海湾地区的几个国家。该政策原定于今年年底到期，允许符合条件的游客无需签证即可进入中国进行商务、旅游、探亲或过境长达30天。该举措是北京在多年严格控制新冠肺炎疫情后重振旅游业和加强全球关系努力的一部分。美国、加拿大和英国仍被排除在该计划之外。此举也反映了中国努力深化与欧盟的接触，欧盟是中国的主要贸易伙伴之一。
China announced it will extend its visa-free entry policy for citizens of 45 countries, including France, Germany, and Spain, until December 31, 2026, and expand the scheme to include Sweden starting November 10, the foreign ministry said Monday. The extension covers 32 European nations as well as Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and several countries in South America and the Gulf region. Originally set to expire at the end of this year, the policy allows eligible visitors to enter China for business, tourism, family visits, or transit for up to 30 days without a visa. The initiative is part of Beijing’s efforts to revive tourism and strengthen global ties after years of strict COVID-19 controls. The U.S., Canada, and Britain remain excluded from the program. The move also reflects China’s push to deepen engagement with the EU, one of its key trading partners.
