A German traveler arriving visa-free at the Baiyun immigration inspection station received guidance and underwent transit visa exemption procedures on March 16.

When asked about his reason for coming to China, the first-time German visitor exclaimed, "It's really amazing! I've never seen a city so brightly lit up even late at night."

On Dec 17, 2024, the National Immigration Administration relaxed and optimized transit visa exemption policies, extending the stay duration to 240 hours.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport port. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_baiyunfabu]

Over 4,700 travelers have benefited from the policy at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport port, with a 75 percent increase in transit visa exemption arrivals compared to the previous period and a 62 percent increase compared to last year. The top three countries of origin for applicants are Russia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

The optimized visa exemption policy has sparked enthusiasm among travelers from various countries who are eager to explore Guangzhou, driving the development of tourism, dining, accommodation, and related industries.

As one of China's three major aviation hubs, Baiyun airport's network covers over 230 destinations worldwide, attracting an increasing number of international visitors.