The new partnership between China and the UK, announced as prime minister Keir Starmer met with Chinese president Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday (29 January), will allow British citizens to visit the country for up to 30 days without a visa.
It brings the UK in line with countries including France, Germany, Italy, Australia and Japan, which have benefitted from more relaxed visa regulations since late 2023.
Trip.com called the policy a “very positive step”, highlighting how visa-free travel tends to be one of the “strongest catalysts” for demand – particularly for long-haul trips and first-time travellers.
