VisaBuddy / Russia passport / China
🇷🇺 Do Russian citizens need a visa for China?
Good news: Russia citizens do not currently need a visa to visit China. Typical allowed stay: 30 days.
No visa needed
Russia → China
RequirementVisa not required
Allowed stay30 days
Details30 days From September 15, 2025 to 31 December 2027, Russian national ordinary passport holders can travel to China for business, tourism, family visits, transit and exchange and visit purposes for up to 30 days without a visa under the newly announced visa waiver program. 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) using any mode of transport. Must have a confirmed onward ticket/itinerary, and enter through 1 of 64 approved ports. During which, may freely travel within the 24 provinces permitted for visa-free transit and engage in to
What to doYou can travel visa-free. Carry a valid passport (usually 6 months validity) and proof of onward travel.
Requirements
- No visa needed for short tourist/business stays.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Carry proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds.
- An immigration officer still makes the final entry decision.
Source: Wikipedia (cites embassies / IATA Timatic)
Where else can Russia passport holders go?
🇹🇠Thailand🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇯🇵 Japan🇫🇷 France🇸🇬 Singapore🇲🇾 Malaysia🇹🇷 Turkey🇮🇩 Indonesia🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇹 Italy🇦🇺 Australia🇨🇦 Canada🇩🇪 Germany🇵🇹 Portugal🇬🇷 Greece🇻🇳 Vietnam🇶🇦 Qatar🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
All destinations for Russia passport holders
Visiting China from other countries
🇮🇳 India🇺🇸 United States🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇳🇬 Nigeria🇵🇠Philippines🇵🇰 Pakistan🇧🇷 Brazil🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇨🇦 Canada🇦🇺 Australia
Visa information is indicative. Always confirm with the official embassy before you travel.