Former Croatian Deputy Speaker: China’s Visa-Free Policy Will Bolster Relations

Former Croatian Deputy Speaker: China’s Visa-Free Policy Will Bolster Relations

Key Highlights

  1. China’s Visa-Free Policy Welcomed

    • Davorko Vidovic, a former deputy speaker of the Croatian parliament, praised China’s visa-free policy, emphasizing its potential to strengthen economic, cultural, and political ties between Croatia and China.
    • Vidovic expressed confidence that the policy would encourage more Croatians to visit China, fostering greater collaboration.

  2. Policy Benefits for Croatia-China Relations

    • Vidovic noted that several Croatian companies already operate in China, and this policy would ease business operations with the People’s Republic of China.
    • He described the policy as a significant opportunity to improve bilateral relations across various sectors.

  3. Visa-Free Access for Croatian Nationals

    • From November 30, 2024, Croatian citizens can enter China visa-free for short-term stays until December 31, 2025.

  4. EU Nationals Included in Policy

    • Alongside Croatia, citizens of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Malta, and Romania will also enjoy visa-free access starting November 30, 2024.
    • The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated this trial policy could be extended based on its effectiveness in attracting more visitors.

  5. Extended Stay Periods

    • The visa-free stay duration for eligible nationals has been doubled from 15 to 30 days starting November 30, 2024, making it more convenient for visitors.
    • China has also recently granted visa-free access to nationals of Finland, Denmark, Norway, Slovakia, Iceland, and Liechtenstein as part of its expanded visa exemption policy.

Vidovic, who has visited China several times, expressed optimism about the decision, calling it a significant step toward deeper cooperation between the two nations.

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