Russia
China
China visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian citizens do not need a visa for China: 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 ru.china-embassy.gov.cn
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Chinese citizens travelling to Russia
ChinaRussia Visa-free, 30 days Russia visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Russia to China, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in China
Russian citizens may stay in China for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to China.
China’s neighbours for Russian citizens
Laos, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam admit Russian citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and North Korea require Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Russia
Russia admits Chinese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Russia and China.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for China?
Russian citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Russian citizens stay in China?
Russian citizens can stay in China for up to 30 days.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia admits Chinese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Russian citizens enter China visa-free?
Yes, Russian citizens can enter China 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.