On December 1, three foreign tourists who came to Chongqing to attend the conference went to the 144h Visa Free Passenger Area under the guidance of the police.

CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- From December 1, Chongqing began to implement a 144-hour visa-free transit policy for people from 53 countries. At 10 a.m. of that day, three foreign tourists from Bangkok, Thailand, arrived in Chongqing and became the first batch of people to apply for 144-hour visa-free service from Chongqing border inspection. The reporter of Chongqing Daily witnessed the entry of the three people at Jiangbei International Airport.

“This is one of the most convenient entry procedures I have ever enjoyed. The application process instructions are very clear and I enjoy the whole customs clearance process.” In less than 10 minutes, Sant · Anne · Maria, a French medical professor, and other two colleagues completed the relevant permits and entered Chongqing happily. They would attend a medical academic conference in Chongqing. “The 144-hour visa-free transit policy is very good, which means we have six days to enjoy the city.” French tourist Rothel · Claude said that he looked forward to visiting Chongqing as a tourist next time to better appreciate its charm.

In order to ensure the effective implementation of this policy, expatriate efficient and convenient to visa-free transit formalities, Chongqing Port of the Immigration Station at the airport designated special area for visa-free transit application for temporary entry permits, equipped with Britain, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Korea and other multi-national language formalities for foreign personnel, and opened a bilingual border inspection hotline for passengers consultation policy and related issues. (Translated by Luo Juan, Fathom Language Limited)