China visa for citizens of Russia
Citizens of Russia can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days (30 days per entry).
With a passport of Russia
Visa free, 30 days
30 days per entry
Trial from 15 Sep 2025, extended (MFA, 20 May 2026) until 31 December 2027.
Where can I travel?
Every destination for citizens of RussiaBy purpose of the trip
| Purpose | What you need |
|---|---|
| Tourism | Unilateral visa-free entry (30 days), 30 days |
| Business | Unilateral visa-free entry (30 days), 30 days |
| Family visit | Unilateral visa-free entry (30 days), 30 days |
| Study | Visa free, 30 days |
| Work | Visa free, 30 days |
| Transit | Unilateral visa-free entry (30 days), 30 days |
Ways into China
Unilateral visa-free entry (30 days)
Visa free- Official fee
- Free
- Stay
- up to 30 days per entry
- Processing
- at the port of entry
- Interview
- No
Check before you travel
- Unilateral list end date 31 Dec 2026: no extension into 2027 found on MFA/NIA as of 2026-11-04 (extensions were announced in November in past years). Re-check after mid November 2026.
- Malaysia mutual exemption effective date 17 Jul 2025 not confirmed on a Chinese government page (NIA table dated April 2025 predates it); Azerbaijan date from Azerbaijan MFA, Uzbekistan from Uzbek MFA.
- Russia extension to 31 Dec 2027 confirmed via Shanghai municipal government site quoting MFA spokesperson, not the MFA notice itself.
- Laos, Grenada and Tonga rows in the NIA mutual-exemption table are ambiguous.
- L visa fee not a single figure: depends on nationality and mission; reduced fees until 31 Dec 2026.
Questions
Do citizens of Russia need a visa for China?
Citizens of Russia can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days (30 days per entry).
How much does it cost?
Unilateral visa-free entry (30 days): Free. This is the official government fee; prices can change, so check the official site before you pay.
Can Sroky apply for me?
Not for this trip yet. Apply on the official site: https://en.nia.gov.cn/.
Can I study or work in China on this?
Study and work need their own permission; see the official site.
China for other passports
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
- Chinese Embassy in Denmark: Notice on Extending the Unilateral Visa-free Policy (4 Nov 2025)
- MFA spokesperson, visa waiver for Canada and UK from 17 Feb 2026
- Shanghai government: visa-free policy for Russia extended to 31 Dec 2027
- NIA: Details of Mutual Visa Exemption Agreements (Apr 2025)
- NIA: Visa-Free Transit Policies (20 Aug 2026)
- Azerbaijan MFA press release No:272/25
- Uzbekistan MFA: entry into force of visa exemption with China
- Chinese Embassy in the US: visa fee reduction extension
- China Online Visa Application (COVA)
Sroky is a private company and is not part of any government. The destination decides on every entry. Rules change: the official source always applies.