Foreign journalists who come to Xiamen for a short-term interview can apply for a journalist visa at the Foreign and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Xiamen Municipal Government or China’s embassies or consulates in foreign countries.
The required information on the application include: the name of the inviter, time, interview theme, the applicant’s news agency and his/her self-introduction, copies of passport and press card. Photojournalists also need to fill the details of their photographic equipment, such as the brand, specification and model as well as the price.
Contacts:
Public Affairs Office
Tang Xinxin 86-592-2381-913
Liang Zhenhui 86-592-2381-985
China announced and implemented on May 15 a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline.
China and Georgia are set to waive visa requirements for travelers starting May 28.
