The Philippines will allow Chinese nationals to enter the country without a visa starting Friday, January 16, 2026, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced.

Türkiye has removed visa requirements for citizens of the People’s Republic of China, allowing visa-free entry for short-term tourism and transit stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period, according to a presidential decree published Wednesday.

Chinese nationals traveling to Russia for tourism or business for up to 30 days can now enter the country without a visa, according to a decree by President Vladimir Putin.

The European Union has adopted new rules that allow it to suspend visa-free travel for non-EU countries more quickly if migration or security risks arise, as political pressure mounts to tighten border controls across the Schengen Area.

The European Council has approved sweeping new rules that make it significantly easier for the EU to suspend visa-free travel for citizens of non-EU countries, especially when serious human rights violations or diplomatic tensions arise.

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Azerbaijan’s Parliament on Friday approved an agreement on mutual visa exemption between Azerbaijan and China, marking a significant step in bilateral relations between the two nations.