BEIJING, Dec. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Beijing recently announced a 72-hour visa-free
stay for citizens from 45 countries who have outbound air tickets
and visas to a third country, starting January 1, 2013. This policy will promote
Beijing's regional economy,
tourism and civil aviation industry. In response to the new policy,
Air China is offering more products and services that meet the
needs of the transfer passengers and ensure utmost convenience to
travelers going to and from Beijing.
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With its extensive route network, Air China is the best
choice for passengers transferring in Beijing
This 72-hour visa-free policy applies to citizens of 45
countries like the United States,
Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Japan, South
Korea and Singapore.
Travelers do not have to apply for a visa and can take a brief tour
of Beijing. Air China boasts an extensive global route network
with Beijing as its hub, serving
30 countries and regions. Taking advantage of the Star Alliance
network, Air China can fly passengers to 1356 destinations in 193
countries around the world. Additionally, Air China opens
China up to the rest of the
world.
Air China will cement its
foothold in Beijing and offer
seamless connections to visa-free travelers.
The 72-hour visa-free stay policy will increase transfer
passenger numbers in Beijing. Air
China will schedule its flights
according to passengers' needs, ensuring seamless connections for
transit and visa-free travelers. Meanwhile, Air China will work
with local travel operators to introduce one to three day tours,
taking travelers on a discovery of the beauty of China and giving them unique experiences.
Helpful Tips: List of the 45 countries that qualify for the
72-hour visa-free stay policy (The following information is for
reference only. All related information released by the
Beijing municipal government is
deemed final. For more information, please visit the official
website of Beijing Tourism Administration:
http://english.visitbeijing.com.cn/play/entertainment/beijingtooffer72-hourvisa/index.shtml
The United States, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain,
Sweden, Russia, Greece, Brazil, Australia, South
Korea, Japan, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Poland,
Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, New
Zealand, Brunei,
Qatar.
SOURCE Air China