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New Macau-China visa policies to have marginal short-term impact but China positive on Macau: analyst
New visa policy changes for mainland Chinese visitors to Macau will be ‘marginally beneficial in the short-term’ and the ‘sentiment around the Chinese government with respect to Macau is certainly positive’, notes analyst Vitaly Umanski.
China visa crackdown may wipe 20% off Macau revenue: Credit Suisse
China’s crackdown on frequent gamblers to Macau could wipe as much as 20 percent off total industry gross gambling revenue, Credit Suisse analysts wrote.
Macau foreign residents can apply for China visas
The Chinese Ministry for Foreign Affairs has announced that it will further adjust its visa policy. Starting from March 15, Macau foreign residents, including permanent or non-permanent, can apply for all categories of visas to the mainland of China.
Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: China expands individual visa scheme covering Macau
The more the merrier. China has announced the expansion of the facilitated individual travel (FIT) scheme to include eight mainland cities, effective from May 27, 2024.
China expands Individual Travel Scheme visa for HK/Macau to 8 mainland cities
The Chinese government has announced the inclusion of eight mainland cities into the facilitated individual travel (FIT) scheme for visits to Hong Kong and Macau, with the new measures set to take effect from May 27, 2024.
Cambodia bets big on tourism despite yet having visa-free policy with China: Insider
Tourism is a “major focus” of Cambodia under the new leadership of the country’s Prime Minister Hun Manet, as the Southeast Asian country has “set up many initiatives to attract Chinese, not just Chinese tourism, but in general, all tourism to Cambodia,” notes gaming expert Daniel Li in an interview with AGB.
Air links and visas key for China’s outbound travel rebound
Research highlights air links and visa issues as key contributors to China's outbound travel rebound in 2024. As more Asian countries waive visa requirements for Chinese travelers, casinos in the region stand to benefit.
Visa-free between Thailand and China causes boom in travel searches
Thailand and China have agreed to waive visa requirements for each other's nationals starting from March. This move has already caused a boom in travel searches in China.
Singapore and China to implement mutual visa-free policy
China and Singapore signed an agreement on Thursday for mutual visa exemption, set to take effect from February 9th.
Thailand and China grant visa-free access from March
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced on Tuesday the permanent removal of visa requirements between Thailand and China for their respective citizens. The visa-free policy will take effect in March.
