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China to trial visa-free policy for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain

China to trial visa-free policy for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain

Times of Oman5 days ago

Beijing: China will trial a policy granting ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain visa-free entry into China up to 30 days from June 9, 2025, to June 8, 2026, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

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