2026 Global Identity Policy Shift: Turkey's Visa-Free for China, Eurasia...
In early 2026, Turkey opened visa-free access for ordinary Chinese passports, significantly reducing decision friction for 'first inspection, then investment/identity planning'; at the same time, Europe's golden visa programs are receding, with countries like the UK, France, and Germany tightening systems, and many Asian regions generally raising prices and strengthening reviews. This article uses a Q&A format to outline policy trends, suitable groups, and risk warnings.

In early 2026, global identity and immigration policies showed significant divergence: Europe and Asia overall moved towards ==higher thresholds and precise screening==, while Turkey opened visa-free access for ordinary Chinese passports, instantly reducing the cost of "flying over to take a look."
For cross-border asset allocation groups, this is not just a single visa news item, but a signal: the main trend in the future may be more expensive, stricter, and more focused on genuine contributions, but there will still be a few countries that create counter-trend windows by "reducing friction" in exchange for capital and people flow.

What are the specifics of Turkey's visa-free policy for China?