- Who is eligible: Holders of Russian ordinary (regular) passports.
- Length per stay: Up to 30 days per entry.
- Permitted purposes:
- Tourism
- Business visits
- Visiting relatives and friends
- Cultural or academic exchanges (non‑paid)
- Transit through China
- Not permitted:
- Paid employment
- Full‑time study
- Journalism or media work
- Other professional activities if counted as work
- Required documents / conditions: Valid ordinary passport; proof of accommodation or visit purpose might be asked. Sometimes registration may be needed when staying in private homes.
- Expected outcomes: Increase in tourism from Russia; easier travel and stronger people‑to‑people ties.
Russia–China One‑Year Trial Visa‑Free Regime
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Duration: From 15 September 2025 to 14 September 2026, China will allow Russian citizens with ordinary passports to enter visa‑free.






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