The Kyrgyz President's Office issued a statement on social media on the 20th saying that the Kyrgyz side welcomes the inclusion of Kyrgyzstan in the scope of countries covered by the 240-hour visa-free transit and the 30-day visa-free entry policy of Hainan. Abdul Mutalip, director of the Foreign Policy Bureau of the Kyrgyz President's Office, said in a statement that he believes this move will create conditions for the two countries to develop trade and tourism cooperation. China's State Administration of Immigration issued a notice on August 20, 2026. Starting from August 20, 2026, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam can apply the 240-hour visa-free transit policy and Hainan's 30-day visa-free entry policy when visiting China. So far, the number of countries covered by the 240-hour visa-free transit policy has increased to 57 countries, and the number of countries covered by Hainan's 30-day visa-free entry policy has increased to 61 countries.

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