Uruguay Announces Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Citizens
Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin announced that Uruguay will implement a visa-free entry policy for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports, with details to be released later.
Policy Driver: Boosting Chinese Tourist Arrivals
Lubetkin said China is an important source market for Uruguay, and he hopes that after the visa-free policy takes effect, more Chinese tourists will come to Uruguay and experience its local culture and customs.
Related Bilateral Cooperation Background
Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi visited China in February and met with President Xi Jinping. During the visit, the two sides signed 19 cooperation agreements across trade, investment promotion and other fields.
