Singapore and China to Implement 30-Day Mutual Visa-Free Entrance in 2024

Singapore and China plan to implement a 30-day mutual visa exemption arrangement in early 2024, enhancing their trade deal and promoting bilateral relations. The reciprocal agreement aims to boost personnel exchanges and has support from both nations' authorities.

Singapore's finance minister, Lawrence Wong, discusses the growing staff exchanges and a return to pre-pandemic travel levels during the 19th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation in Tianjin. The 30-day visa exemption is expected to contribute to progress in personnel exchanges between the two countries.

This year sees the reinstatement of 15-day visa-free entrance for Singaporean nationals to China after a three-year suspension due to the pandemic. The updated China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement provides Singapore with increased market access to China's services sectors.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore reveals a trial program with the People's Bank of China for tourists to use China's e-CNY digital currency for tourism expenditures in both nations.