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Costa Rica will make it easier for tourists from China to visit, the Tourism Board announced Wednesday. Starting in March, tourists from Beijing and Shanghai will be allowed to enter the country without the need for a prior visa. Under the current requirements , Chinese nationals must apply for an entry permit at the Costa Rican consulate. Chinese nationals will have to demonstrate that they have a tourism package booked through an accredited Costa Rican company in order to receive the visa exemption. The relaxed requirements are meant to help Costa Rica tap into a growing tourism market. By 2027,...
