深圳机场免签入境外国人数量增长超151.5%

Core Insights - The number of foreign travelers entering China through Shenzhen Airport has significantly increased, with a year-on-year growth of over 48.1% in total foreign entries as of August 11 [3] - China has established visa-free entry agreements with 29 countries and unilaterally granted visa exemptions to 46 countries, leading to a remarkable 151.5% increase in foreign travelers entering through Shenzhen Airport this year [3] - The implementation of a 240-hour transit visa exemption policy has expanded to 55 countries, contributing to the rise in transit travelers for tourism and business purposes [3] Group 1 - The Shenzhen Airport has seen a total increase of over 25.6% in the number of inbound and outbound travelers this year, marking the highest record for the same period historically [4] - On August 10, the airport recorded the highest single-day traffic in nearly five years, indicating a strong trend of "large inflow and outflow" [4] - The airport has introduced new or enhanced routes to 15 destinations, covering 33 countries and reaching 47 cities, with plans to add more routes to cities like Yangon, Chiang Mai, and Melbourne [4] Group 2 - Innovations such as a quick-fill system for foreign entry cards and a zone-based inspection model have improved the efficiency of the entry process [4] - The Shenzhen Airport has also implemented a dedicated channel for temporary entry permits, which has increased the efficiency of the entry process significantly [3] - Multilingual police officers are now providing guidance on entry policies and procedures, enhancing the overall experience for foreign travelers [4]