Israel and China to sign 10-year multiple entry visa agreement

Dan Magazine 12/04/2016

Israel and China are to sign an agreement which would allow a 10-year multiple entry visa. The visa agreement is the most notable among a series of agreements to be signed as part of initiative aimed at promoting growth in bilateral business and tourism ties. China, who is already Israel’s largest trade partner in Asia, will be the first to enjoy a 10-year visa to Israel.

Chinese cuisine in Dan hotels

Chinese cuisine in Dan hotels

Israel will be the third country to arrange the coveted 10-year visa deal with China, after the United States and Canada. The agreement is expected to be finalized in Jerusalem, by Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and the Chinese Vice Premier, Liu Yandong, who is accompanied for her trip in Israel by a senior Chinese delegation of 80 members.

"Dan Hotels Warmly Welcomes its' Chinese Friends" in King David Hotel

“Dan Hotels Warmly Welcomes its’ Chinese Friends” in Dan Panorama Tel Aviv Hotel

Visiting Israel for business or pleasure is to become easier than ever. After the agreement is signed, obtaining a visa will very simple, for both Chinese tourists and businessmen alike. Also, starting next month, Hainan Airlines is to commence three weekly direct flights from Beijing to Tel Aviv, in addition to Israeli carrier El Al’s three direct flights, making a total of six direct flights a week. Almost 50,000 Chinese citizens visited Israel in 2015, and due to recent developments, twice as many are expected to visit in 2018.

The senior Chinese delegation, including Vice Premier Liu Yandong, is staying at Dan Hotels’ world-famous King David hotel, known to be the favorite Israel residence for world leaders and celebrities. As part of a new special hospitality program called “Dan Hotels Warmly Welcomes its’ Chinese Friends”, all the top Dan Hotels, especially The King David Hotel, have undergone adaptation to make Chinese guests most welcome and comfortable.

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For instance, the hotel provides the guests with relaxing slippers and useful amenities, as well as tea sets for in-room preparation, and Chinese TV channels. Dan Hotels is especially looking forward to making our Chinese guests feel their home away from home in Israel, just like all our family of returning guests.

Relaxing slippers and tea sets for in-room preparation

Relaxing slippers and tea sets for in-room preparation