Canadians can now travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), per statements made by Prime Minister Mark Carney during a news conference in Beijing on January 16.
It hasn’t formally been announced when this protocol will be officially put into action nor has the exact term been disclosed regarding such alliance.
While the terms of the new travel agreement with China are not currently known, if Canada were to join the existing list of unilateral visa-free travel to the PRC, Canadian travelers in China would have the ability to
- Visit family or friends
- Attend business meetings and events (such as conferences or trade fairs)
- Transit through China within the permitted stay period
- Travel for leisure
- Participate in short exchange activities
Under these terms, Canadian travelers would not be able to
- Enroll in long-term or degree studies
- Remain in China beyond 30 days without proper authorization
- Take up paid employment or other work that would normally require a work visa/residence permit
