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Spain
is providing a simplified visa application process for Chinese nationals.
The system – the first of its kind for Spain – will
become fully operational “very soon”, said a spokesperson for Turespaña, the
national tourism promotion board.
The system will enable Spanish consulates to increase the
number of visas (handled) without having to boost staff numbers.
Three Spanish consulates in Beijing,
Shanghai and Guangzhou
have been set up to test the new system, and will handle applications from all
over China.
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VFS Global, which also works with the Canadian, French,
Indian and British consulates in China, has been appointed to manage
the visa processing facility.
Last year, the number of Chinese tourists to Spain rose 25
per cent, from 128,454 in 2010. No predictions have been given for growth this
year, but the market is described as remaining “buoyant”.
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