广州边检：今年以来享受240小时过境免签政策外国人同比增149%

Core Insights - The Guangzhou Border Inspection Station reported a significant increase in foreign nationals benefiting from the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, with a year-on-year growth of 149% in 2023 [1] - The total number of foreign nationals entering China through the station reached nearly 1.37 million, accounting for 48.6% of all foreign entries [1] - The total number of inspected inbound and outbound personnel exceeded 15.89 million, marking an 18.1% increase compared to the same period last year [1] Group 1 - The implementation of optimized entry and exit policies has been a key driver for the increase in personnel flow [1] - The station has enhanced the experience for foreign nationals by streamlining procedures, including pre-collection of biometric information and simplifying entry card filling [1] - The station has also upgraded temporary entry permit areas and added application windows, along with producing foreign language instructional videos [1] Group 2 - The efficiency of shipping inspections has improved, with the Nansha Border Inspection Station inspecting over 25,800 international vessels in 2023, surpassing 20,000 vessels for the fourth consecutive year [1] - The Guangzhou Border Inspection Station aims to continue deepening reforms in entry and exit management to facilitate personnel exchanges and logistics in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [2]