Philippines opens 14-day visa-free entry for Chinese visitors
Cambodia unveils four-month visa-free pilot for Chinese tourists this summer
Hong Kong & Macao cut automated-gate age to seven, easing family commutes
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Chinese vice-premier’s Davos trip triggers last-minute rush for Swiss visas
Vice-Premier He Lifeng will lead China’s delegation to Davos on 19-22 January. The announcement has triggered a spike in Schengen-visa applications and hotel demand, prompting Swiss migration authorities to issue biometric-data reminders to Chinese travelers. Corporates should finalise visas and register staff on WEF security lists by 17 January.
Chinese visa centre in Medan closes for one day, impacting Lunar-New-Year plans
China’s visa centre in Medan, Indonesia, shut for the 16 January public holiday, delaying routine and urgent China-bound applications until 19 January. Companies must adjust timelines or redirect cases to other Indonesian centres to keep Lunar-New-Year travel on track.
Philippines Opens 14-Day Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Visitors
Starting 16 January 2026, Chinese nationals can enter the Philippines without a visa for up to 14 days via Manila or Cebu. The one-year pilot aims to revive Chinese arrivals, boost trade links and stimulate flight capacity on China-Philippines routes—but the stay is non-extendable and non-convertible, so business travellers must plan carefully.
Cambodia Announces Four-Month Visa-Free Pilot for Chinese Tourists
From 15 June to 15 October 2026, Chinese, Hong Kong and Macao passport holders can visit Cambodia visa-free for up to 14 days, with unlimited entries during the pilot. The move seeks to reignite Chinese tourism and streamline short-term business trips along the China-Cambodia investment corridor.
Indonesia’s Medan Chinese Visa Centre Closed on 16 January for Public Holiday
China’s visa office in Medan closed on 16 January 2026 for the Isra Mi’raj holiday, delaying passport pick-ups until 19 January. Mobility teams handling Indonesian-based travellers to China should reschedule appointments or use alternative centres to avoid trip disruptions.