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flag South Korea launches visa-free entry for groups of three or more Chinese tourists, effective September 29, 2025, for up to 15 days.

flag South Korea has launched a visa-free entry program for groups of three or more Chinese tourists, allowing stays of up to 15 days starting September 29, 2025, through June 2026. flag The pilot aims to boost tourism, support economic growth, and strengthen bilateral ties ahead of major holidays in both nations. flag It follows China’s earlier decision to grant South Koreans visa-free access for up to 30 days. flag South Korean businesses are preparing for increased visitor demand, with companies like Shilla Duty Free launching Chinese-themed tours and food delivery app Baedal Minjok adding Alipay and WeChat Pay. flag The initiative revives a similar program from the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and aligns with broader diplomatic efforts, including a potential visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to an Asia-Pacific summit later in October.

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