A mutual visa exemption between China and Singapore will officially take effect on February 9, the Lunar New Year's Eve.
Representatives of the two countries signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption for ordinary passport holders in Beijing on Thursday.
From February 9, individuals holding ordinary passports from both countries can enter each other's nation visa-free for tourism, family visits, business, and other private matters, with a stay not exceeding 30 days.
For activities such as work, news reporting that requires prior approval, and stays exceeding 30 days, appropriate visas must be obtained before entering the respective countries.
