US EditionChina offers visa-free travel to Russia citizens on trial basis
- Starting September 15, 2025, China will implement a one-year pilot program allowing Russian nationals holding ordinary passports to enter without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
- This policy aligns with China's efforts to deepen cooperation with Russia and simplify travel by eliminating visa requirements for holders of ordinary passports.
- The visa exemption will apply to short-term stays for purposes such as commercial activities, leisure travel, visiting relatives, cultural and academic interactions, as well as transiting through the country, with China highlighting the importance of deepening interpersonal connections and strengthening bilateral relationships.
- In the first half of 2025, over one million Russians visited China, and tourism specialists anticipate that the relaxed visa policies could increase Russian tourist numbers by up to 40%, providing benefits to urban centers and local markets.
- This initiative is likely to enhance grassroots engagement, foster trust, and encourage broader cooperation between China and Russia beyond politics.
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China trials a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Russian citizens
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that China will trial a 30-day visa-free travel period for citizens of Russia from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026.Visa-free entry to China will be available for Russian citizens with ordinary
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