China Announces Visa-Free Entry for Five Latin American Nations Starting June 2025

China announced a one-year pilot visa-free entry policy for ordinary passport holders from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay, effective June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026. The policy allows stays of up to 30 days for purposes including business, tourism, family visits, exchanges, and transit, aiming to boost tourism, economic growth, and bilateral ties with Latin America. This initiative aligns with China’s broader strategy to enhance international connectivity and foster stronger diplomatic and economic relations with the region, following commitments made at the China-CELAC Forum and recent expansions of visa exemptions to multiple European and Asian countries. Chinese officials emphasized the country’s commitment to high-level opening-up and facilitating personnel exchanges as part of post-pandemic reopening efforts. Additionally, China plans to expand visa-free access to more countries in the future, reflecting its goal to increase global mobility and cultural exchange. Analysts view this move as part of Beijing’s ambition to strengthen global partnerships and counterbalance other international influences in Latin America.