US EditionRussia Introduces 30-Day Visa-Free Access for Select Chinese Travellers Under New Decree
- Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing Chinese citizens to enter Russia visa-free for up to 30 days starting on December 1, 2025, for tourism or business purposes.
- This decree is effective until September 14, 2026, but does not include work or study-related entries.
- This measure is reciprocal, as China had previously announced a similar visa-free policy for Russian nationals starting September 15, 2025.
- Putin described this policy change as a 'good and positive explosion' in relations with China, following discussions with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
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Russia grants visa-free entry to Chinese citizens amid deepening bilateral ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a decree granting visa-free entry to Russia for up to 30 days for several categories of Chinese citizens, including tourists, businesspeople, academics, artists, and athletes, according to multiple media reports. Some analysts said the move will further expand economic cooperation and deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges, strengthening foundation for long-term development of China-Russi…
The measure responds to the reciprocal action of Beijing and will enter into force immediately until 14 September 2026.
Russia introduces 30-day visa-free access for select Chinese travellers under new decree
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed off on a decree introducing visa-free entry into Russia for some categories of Chinese citizens for a period of up to 30 days. The decree, published on the government portal, provides visa-free entry into Russia for Chinese citizens arriving for business, tourism, or participation in scientific, cultural, and sports events. The measure will stay in effect until Sept. 14, 2026, the decree said, ad…
Russian President Vladimir Putin today signed a decree allowing visa-free entry to Russia for many categories of Chinese citizens, including tourists, businessmen, academics, artists and athletes, for a period of up to 30 days.
Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced on Monday a visa waiver for Chinese tourists and those travelling for business reasons until September next year, in line with a recent similar measure adopted by Pekin.
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