- By 2025, Beijing achieved over 20 million passenger clearances, marking a new high since 2020 and signaling a robust rebound in international travel.
- This growth was driven by China’s strategic visa-free policies, facilitating entry for travelers from Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and other regions.
- As of the early hours of the reporting day, Beijing Immigration Checkpoint recorded over 20 million inbound and outbound passengers, a 10% increase compared to the total border crossings in 2024, with foreign nationals accounting for approximately 30%.
- Foreign nationals’ border crossings reached 6 million times, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 34.5%; among these, about 1.86 million entries utilized visa-free policies, up 90% year-on-year, representing 60% of total foreign passenger entries.
- Nearly half of visitors traveled for tourism, while others came for business or family visits, highlighting China’s broad appeal as a destination for leisure and commerce.
- By the end of November, China had established mutual visa exemption agreements with 29 countries and implemented unilateral visa-free policies for 48 nations, covering regions such as Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
- To manage surging passenger volumes, Beijing immigration authorities allowed foreign travelers to pre-fill arrival cards online starting November 20 and installed clear signage at ports to enhance clearance efficiency.
- Moving forward, Beijing will continue to streamline customs procedures, expand online pre-declaration systems, and strengthen logistical support to ensure smooth passenger clearance.
- The data underscores the strong recovery of tourism and business travel in China, with visa-free policies and improved border efficiency being key drivers of international visitor growth.
- As 2025 progresses, passenger flows are expected to keep rising, further solidifying Beijing’s status as a global travel hub.
Release Date: December 8, 2025
Location: Beijing
Location: Beijing
