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OTTAWA — China is dropping its visa requirement for Canadian tourists and business visitors, after moves by Prime Minister Mark Carney to put relations with Beijing on a better footing.
China’s Foreign Ministry says Canadians will no longer be required to get visas for 30-day stays, starting Tuesday until at least the end of this year.
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A month ago, during his visit to Beijing, Carney said Chinese President Xi Jinping committed to visa-free access for Canadians, which China never confirmed.
For most Canadian tourists, entering mainland China currently requires a lengthy application process and roughly $140 in fees.
China has dropped visa requirements for other western nations in recent years as it tries to boost tourism following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beijing maintained a visa for Canadians and restricted how many Chinese tourism groups could visit Canada during a years-long diplomatic spat.
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