China News Service, Chengdu, March 7 (Reporter He Shaoqing) The reporter learned from the 50-day countdown to the opening of the 2024 Chengdu World Horticultural Exposition (referred to as the "Chengdu Expo") press conference on the 7th that starting from April 15, Chengdu will "Expo Visa Service Window" has been set up at 11 entry-exit visa acceptance points in the city to provide services such as nearby visa processing and convenient re-entry visa processing for foreigners who come to Chengdu directly or from other cities to participate in the Expo.
A press conference on the 50-day countdown to the opening of the 2024 Chengdu World Horticultural Expo was held in Chengdu on the 7th.
Photo by reporter Zhang Lang
As the highest-level professional international expo in the gardening and horticulture industry, the Expo is known as the "Olympic" event in the world of flowers and horticulture, with a history of more than 60 years.
The Chengdu Horticultural Expo will be held from April 26 to October 28, 2024, with a total duration of 186 days.
Wang Lin, director of the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau of the Chengdu Municipal Public Security Bureau, introduced that foreigners participating in the Chengdu Expo can choose to apply for the corresponding visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate abroad; those who urgently need to enter the country can submit an invitation letter and other materials to Chengdu, The entry and exit administration departments of Chongqing and the two places apply for port visas for entry; personnel from countries that have reached mutual visa exemption agreements with China and personnel from countries where China has unilaterally exempted visas can enter without visas in accordance with the agreements and relevant policies; 54 countries including Austria, Belgium, and the Czech Republic National personnel holding valid international travel documents can transit without a visa and stay for 144 hours in Chengdu and 11 cities in the province including Leshan, Deyang, Suining, Meishan, Ya'an, Ziyang, Neijiang, Zigong, Luzhou and Yibin.
During the Chengdu Expo, Chengdu will combine the creation of the new "December City" urban consumer brand, create a "monthly theme" life aesthetics and "weekly activities" consumer enthusiasm, and continue to bring visitors from all over the world to Chengdu. Spend surprises.
In terms of improving the level of international consumption services, Chengdu has launched an overview of overseas tourists' shopping departure tax refunds, a map of cross-border payment facilitation in business districts, and released 274 departure tax refund stores and 15 "buy now and refund" stores.
In addition, Chengdu will also actively expand foreign card acquiring merchants in the main venue of the Chengdu Expo, key business districts, popular scenic spots, airport stations and other areas to further expand the coverage of international payment application scenarios and service supply, bringing convenience to inbound consumers A comfortable and home-like consumption experience.
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