Shenzhen tightens age limits on Category B and C foreign work-permit renewals
Seoul Chinese Visa Centre to close on 16 & 20 February for Lunar New Year
Dhaka CVASC announces 16–21 February shutdown, warns of passport-collection delays
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China Confirms 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for British Citizens
Beijing has agreed to scrap short-stay visas for British passport holders, allowing 30-day visa-free trips for business or leisure. The long-sought deal should reduce travel lead-times and costs for U.K. companies operating in China and is expected to boost two-way tourism once implemented later this year.
IndiGo Resumes Direct Flights to China After Four-Year Hiatus
IndiGo will relaunch nonstop flights from Delhi to Guangzhou on 31 March, restoring direct air links between India and China for the first time in four years. The move shortens travel times for executives, supports fast-growing bilateral trade and is likely to spark capacity additions by competing airlines.
Chinese Visa Centres in Kazakhstan to Close 16–23 February for Spring Festival
China’s visa centres in Almaty and Astana will not process applications between 16 and 23 February, potentially delaying paperwork for travellers whose trips are not covered by the bilateral visa-free agreement. Employers and mobility teams should adjust onboarding and travel dates accordingly.