Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Welcomes First Batch of Visa-Free Travelers from Argentina
On the evening of June 1st, the first group of Argentine passengers arrived at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Korean Air flight KE2209 from Seoul Gimpo to Shanghai Hongqiao.
Officers processing entry procedures for the first group of Argentine passengers exempt from visa requirements.
That evening, the arrival hall at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport was bustling. Two foreign passengers approached the information desk to inquire, “Can we enter without a visa?” and “Can we stay in China for 30 days?” After the officer checked their Argentine ordinary passports, they gave a positive response, and the two happily gave a thumbs up, exclaiming “NICE! NICE!” as they headed to the verification counter.
Mr. CATAIFE shared: “We are father and son, I am 66 years old and love to travel. My son shares my passion. We were traveling in Korea and heard about China’s trial visa exemption policy for holders of Argentine ordinary passports, so we decided to come and check
About: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, located near the city center, is one of the two major airports serving Shanghai, China. It primarily handles domestic flights and some international flights to nearby Asian destinations. Originally opened in 1923 as a military airfield, Hongqiao Airport has expanded and modernized over the decades, including a significant renovation for the 2010 World Expo held in Shanghai, enhancing its capacity and facilities to better serve the region’s growing needs.
About: Seoul Gimpo
Seoul Gimpo, originally known as Gimpo International Airport, is located in the western part of Seoul, South Korea. It was the main international airport for Seoul until 2001 when Incheon International Airport took over most international flights. Gimpo now primarily handles domestic flights and some short international flights to cities in East Asia, maintaining its importance as a key transportation hub for the region.
