100 days of Hainan Free Trade Port: Visa-free foreign arrivals jump 54%

The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) marked the 100th day of the island-wide special customs operations on March 27. Driven by a range of visa-free policies, Hainan has become a key destination and transit hub for business and leisure travelers from around the world. 

The number of foreign visitors entering the island under the visa-free policy has increased by 54% compared to last year, according to the Haikou General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection.

The Hainan FTP has maintained the most favorable visa exemption policy in China since the special customs operations began including both bilateral and unilateral visa-free arrangements.

Citizens from 59 countries can enter Hainan for up to 30 days without a visa, with an additional 240-hour visa-free transit option. Currently, 86 countries benefit from the visa exemption policy, covering various purposes such as family visits, business and medical needs. Meanwhile, Hainan is rapidly expanding its air network, with routes to regions including Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe and Oceania.

The Haikou General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection has processed over 975,000 entry and exit visits, a 36.8% increase year-on-year, since launching the island-wide special customs operations on December 18, 2025. Of these, 518,000 were foreign national visits, a 44.5% rise, accounting for 53% of the total.