The number of foreign nationals entering northern China's Tianjin Binhai International Airport visa-free has exceeded 80,000 as of Sunday, approximately six times the figure for the same period last year.
Official data showed that the airport in Tianjin has recorded over 1.01 million inbound and outbound passenger trips so far this year, already surpassing the total volume for 2024. China's visa-free policy is a key driver.
Demand for entry to Tianjin by foreign travelers is strong. Inbound passengers are arriving for diverse purposes, including tourism, business meetings, employment, entrepreneurship, and visiting family or studying, which fully demonstrate the appeal of Tianjin and the surrounding cities' rich cultural and tourism resources, as well as their favorable market environment for foreigners, according to industry observers.
To ensure efficient clearance, border inspection authorities in Tianjin have opened new inspection channels and special lanes and have enhanced their passenger flow monitoring system.
"We are promoting the renovation and upgrade of the inspection area. The new immigration hall can improve clearance efficiency by over 30 percent. Meanwhile, we are advancing multilingual services through a 'human plus artificial intelligence' model to facilitate smooth entry for travelers from various countries," said Tian Xiaojie, deputy team leader of the first duty team of the border inspection station at Tianjin Binhai International Airport.
Tianjin airport sees sixfold jump y-o-y in visa-free foreign tourists
