KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will extend the visa exemption for travellers from China until the end of 2026.
In a joint statement today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomed the keen interest in continuing consultations and discussions on mutual visa exemptions to facilitate the entry of Malaysian and Chinese citizens.
"Both leaders supported the ongoing efforts on visa exemptions to promote friendly relations, whereby China agreed to extend the facility until the end of 2025. In reciprocation, Malaysia will extend the visa exemption until the end of 2026."
On May 31, it was reported that China had agreed to extend visa exemption for Malaysian tourists from 15 to 30 days in conjunction with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China.
China extended their visa-free policy for short-term visits to the republic for Malaysia and 11 other nations until the end of 2025.
The extension aims to enhance exchanges between Chinese and foreign nationals.
Last November, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a 30-day visa exemption for tourists from China and India starting Dec 1 of the same year.