240小时过境免签实施一周年 福建口岸免签入境外籍旅客同比增长超3倍

Core Insights - The 240-hour visa-free transit policy in Fujian has led to a significant increase in foreign travelers, with nearly 670,000 entries recorded in the past year, marking a year-on-year growth of approximately 16.6% [1] - The number of foreign travelers utilizing the 240-hour visa-free policy reached over 4,600, which is more than three times the number compared to the previous year under the 144-hour policy, surpassing the total entries from the previous nine years combined [1] - Xiamen has emerged as a popular destination for foreign travelers, accounting for over 70% of the entries under the 240-hour visa-free policy, benefiting from its cultural and tourism resources [1] Group 1 - The implementation of the 240-hour visa-free policy has enabled travelers to enjoy "240 hours + cross-regional linkage" convenience, allowing them to experience coastal sightseeing and cultural heritage in Xiamen, as well as travel to nearby cities like Fuzhou and Quanzhou [1] - Nearly 40% of travelers using the 240-hour visa-free policy exited to other provinces after entry, with over 60% of cruise port visitors taking advantage of this convenience [1] Group 2 - Xiamen's border inspection station has introduced a "one-stop" service model and a "pre-declaration + immediate processing" dual process to facilitate foreign travelers, significantly reducing approval times [2] - The annual number of travelers entering and exiting through Xiamen port exceeded 5.8 million, with the airport port surpassing 4 million for the first time, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 12% and setting a historical record [2] - Fuzhou airport's border inspection station has upgraded its services to include online filling of foreign entry cards and established dedicated counters for "one-stop" processing [2]