Beijing to introduce visa-free regime for 45 countries

BEIJING. January 3. KAZINFORM As of 1 January 2013 Beijing introduces 72-hour visa-free transit regime for citizens of 45 countries.

The visa-free regime is offered to Russia, Ukraine, the U.S., Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Estonia, Brazil and other countries.

Kazakhstan has not made the list.

The visa-free transit regime is believed to bring Beijing $650 million in annual profits.