• 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.