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Russia visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens do not need a visa for Russia: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at beijing.mid.ru
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Russian citizens travelling to China
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Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from China to Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Russia
Chinese citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Georgia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan admit Chinese citizens visa-free. Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway and North Korea require Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to China
Russian citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between China and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Russia?
Chinese citizens do not need a visa for Russia: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Russia?
Chinese citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for China?
Russian citizens can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Chinese citizens enter Russia visa-free?
Yes, Chinese citizens can enter Russia without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.