UK's visa free entry to China scheme expanded after several British passport holders detained and deported
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The UK's visa-free entry to China scheme has been expanded to include the Isle of Man.The British Island issues a variant passport, the "Manx passport", to all its citizens despite being part of the UK.Holders are listed as British, but the document says 'British Passport, Isle of Man' instead of 'United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'.The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has confirmed these passports are now eligible for visa-free entry into China.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Border officials are also aware of the update, according to the Isle of Man government, who were in contact with the Chinese embassy.It comes after several passport holders were reportedly detained and deported from the popular asian country for tourists.A 26-year-old British woman was refused by Chinese immigration authorities after showing her Isle of Man passport and was sent back to Britain.The traveller, who wished to remain anonymous, had set off on what was meant to be a...
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